by our College Data Analytics Team
[Juvenile Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/juvenile-corrections/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong juvenile corrections education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for juvenile corrections students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the juvenile corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in juvenile corrections, no school beat Rio Salado College this year. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,958. Juvenile Corrections graduates carry a median of $11,500 in student loans. Early-career juvenile corrections graduates make about $48,564. Set against $11,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Prairie View A And M University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value juvenile corrections schools. Prairie View A And M University is a large public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,299, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the juvenile corrections program here. Juvenile Corrections graduates of Prairie View A And M University earn a median of $31,823 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Prairie View A And M University admits about 79% of applicants.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in juvenile corrections, landing the #3 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $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. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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