2027 Best Value Juvenile Corrections Schools
[Juvenile Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/juvenile-corrections/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find the best return on investment for juvenile corrections students.
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Finding the Best Value Juvenile Corrections School for You
The juvenile corrections program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Juvenile Corrections Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Juvenile Corrections Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in juvenile corrections, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Juvenile Corrections Schools
Our analysis ranked Lansing Community College the best value for a degree in juvenile corrections in the United States. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of Southern Nevada came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,358, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. Students borrow a median of $6,687 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $35,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Kaskaskia College one of the best values for juvenile corrections. Set in the rural area of Centralia, Kaskaskia College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800, compared with $12,570 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,875 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Kaskaskia College generally make around $45,658. Set against $7,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Universidad Del Turabo one of the best values for juvenile corrections. Set in the suburb of Gurabo, Universidad Del Turabo is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $10,454 in student loans. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Universidad Del Turabo generally make around $28,231. That is a strong return on a $10,454 median debt.
Rio Salado College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,958. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $11,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Rio Salado College generally make around $48,564. Set against $11,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chemeketa Community College landed the #6 spot for juvenile corrections value this year. Chemeketa Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Salem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,345, compared with $14,040 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for juvenile corrections graduates is $15,755. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College generally make around $33,406. That is a strong return on a $15,755 median debt.
Massasoit Community College came in at #7 for value in juvenile corrections this year. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,376 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Massasoit Community College earn a median of $36,927 early in their careers. Set against $10,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,179, while out-of-state students pay about $12,219. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $11,851 in student loans. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $53,664 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,851 median debt.
Oakland University came in at #9 for value in juvenile corrections this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Weber State University landed the #10 spot for juvenile corrections value this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $19,828 in student loans. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $43,281. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #11 for value in juvenile corrections this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Students borrow a median of $14,552 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $28,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,600, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $21,972 in student loans. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $32,776. That is a strong return on a $21,972 median debt. Missouri Southern State University admits about 97% of applicants.
Prairie View A And M University earned the #13 position for value in juvenile corrections this year. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,299 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,874 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $31,823. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #14 for value in juvenile corrections this year. Located in the suburb of Clarkston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,404, while out-of-state students pay about $5,954. Students borrow a median of $15,716 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Georgia Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $42,073 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #15 spot for juvenile corrections value this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,322, with out-of-state students paying around $11,522. Typical student debt for juvenile corrections graduates is $13,947. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $59,894. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt.
Arizona State University earned the #16 position for value in juvenile corrections this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $53,732 early in their careers. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Western Oregon University placed #17 among the best values for juvenile corrections. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,514 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Typical student debt for juvenile corrections graduates is $24,000. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $40,289. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Soon after graduation, juvenile corrections degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $40,025. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 ranked schools only.
- 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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