2027 Best Corrections Schools in Texas
Corrections is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their corrections programs.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best corrections schools.
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Best Schools for Corrections in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall corrections education in Texas.
Top Schools in Corrections
Our analysis ranked San Antonio College the best school in the country for a degree in corrections. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. There were roughly 12 corrections students who graduated with this degree at San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from San Antonio College earn around $43,712 in the first couple years of their career. San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $13,003 in student loans.
See the full corrections program report for San Antonio College
Angelina College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in corrections, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Lufkin, Angelina College is a moderately-sized public institution. Angelina College awarded about 12 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Angelina College earn around $50,767 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete this degree.
Read more about the corrections program at Angelina College
Lamar State College Orange came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Located in the town of Orange, Lamar State College Orange is a mid-sized public university. About 32 corrections degrees were awarded at Lamar State College Orange in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $45,299 in their early career. Lamar State College Orange graduates carry a median of $18,506 in student loans.
See the full corrections program report for Lamar State College Orange
Students looking for a strong corrections program will find one at Coastal Bend College, which ranked #4. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Beeville. There were roughly 11 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Bend College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $14,609.
More information about a degree in corrections from Coastal Bend College
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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