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2024 Best Corrections Schools in the Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the Plains States Region
126 Corrections Degrees Awarded
Corrections is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #434 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Plains States 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 126 degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Corrections School

Best Corrections Schools in the Plains States Region The corrections program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Corrections rankings. For our Best Overall Corrections School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Corrections Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Corrections
Bachelor's Degrees in Corrections
Master's Degrees in Corrections

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 Plains States Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Corrections in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Corrections

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
11.8% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the small city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.

There were roughly 17 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Minnesota State University - Mankato

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS

Every student pursuing a degree in corrections has to take a look at Washburn University. Washburn University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Topeka. This university ranks 13th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 5 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Washburn University

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
53 Corrections Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Southeast Missouri State University if you wish to pursue a degree in corrections. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau. This university ranks 27th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 53 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Southeast Missouri State University

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE

Any student who is interested in corrections needs to check out Northeast Community College. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 13th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 5 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Northeast Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
41.7% Growth in Graduates

MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #692 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 12 corrections students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

Best Corrections Colleges by State

Explore the best corrections colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 21
Missouri 693 82
Kansas 599 5
Nebraska 500 5

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One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Corrections

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 2,506
Criminal Justice & Police Science 1,628
Criminal Justice 1,617
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 63
Securities Services Administration/Management 55
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 30
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing 30
Corrections Administration 13
Juvenile Corrections 12

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