by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of corrections. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,293 degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The corrections school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the corrections degree levels they offer.
Eastern Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in corrections. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in corrections from Eastern Kentucky University
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in corrections. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston.More information about a degree in corrections from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Explore the best corrections schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 630 | 15 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 12 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 59 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 2 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 15,791 |
| Criminal Justice | 6,922 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 5,231 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 509 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 324 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 224 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 61 |
| Protective Services Operations | 6 |
| Corrections Administration | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
