Corrections programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 233 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for corrections students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Corrections School
Where you study corrections matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Corrections Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Corrections School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Corrections Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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No school ranked higher than University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus this year for corrections. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 15 corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $36,959. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
See the full corrections program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
A rank of #2 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for corrections. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 57 corrections degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $111,649. Students borrow a median of $14,125 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in corrections from Santa Rosa Junior College
Indian River State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in corrections, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. Indian River State College awarded about 28 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $51,825. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $9,176 in student loans.
Read more about the corrections program at Indian River State College
Broward College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Broward College awarded about 63 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Broward College earn a median of $34,607 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,724 to complete this degree.
Read more about the corrections program at Broward College
A rank of #5 makes The Community College Of Baltimore County one of the top schools for corrections. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. There were roughly 370 corrections students who graduated with this degree at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $70,610. The Community College Of Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $14,611 in student loans.
Read more about the corrections program at The Community College Of Baltimore County
Palm Beach State College landed the #6 spot for corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Palm Beach State College awarded about 17 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $69,415 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in corrections from Palm Beach State College
Mesa Community College placed #7 among the best corrections schools. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 26 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
Read more about the corrections program at Mesa Community College
East Los Angeles College landed the #8 spot for corrections this year. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park. There were roughly 60 corrections students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from East Los Angeles College generally make around $33,595. Typical student debt for the program is $8,180.
More information about a degree in corrections from East Los Angeles College
Moreno Valley College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a large public institution. About 112 corrections degrees were awarded at Moreno Valley College in the most recent year. Corrections graduates of Moreno Valley College earn a median of $81,339 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,643.
Read more about the corrections program at Moreno Valley College
St Petersburg College placed #10 among the best corrections schools. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. There were roughly 36 corrections students who graduated with this degree at St Petersburg College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $48,218 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,080 to complete this degree.
Get the full corrections details for St Petersburg College
Green River Community College placed #11 among the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 10 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
See the full corrections program report for Green River Community College
Eastern Florida State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. Eastern Florida State College awarded about 11 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of $51,461 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,635 to complete this degree.
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Camden County College earned the #13 position for corrections this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blackwood. Camden County College awarded about 145 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $43,451 in their early career. Camden County College graduates carry a median of $13,322 in student loans.
See the full corrections program report for Camden County College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 13 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $36,713 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete this degree.
Get the full corrections details for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Valencia College landed the #15 spot for corrections this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 52 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $33,246. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500.
See the full corrections program report for Valencia College
Mid State Technical College earned the #16 position for corrections this year. Located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 15 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Mid State Technical College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of $41,678 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500.
More information about a degree in corrections from Mid State Technical College
University Of New Mexico Main Campus earned the #17 position for corrections this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 91 corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $38,370 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in corrections from University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #18 spot for corrections this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 46 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Florida State College At Jacksonville earn around $60,055 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,796 to complete this degree.
Read more about the corrections program at Florida State College At Jacksonville
Polk State College earned the #19 position for corrections this year. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. About 57 corrections degrees were awarded at Polk State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Polk State College generally make around $47,071. Students borrow a median of $14,451 to complete this degree.
Get the full corrections details for Polk State College
Rio Salado College landed the #20 spot for corrections this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public university. About 1,286 corrections degrees were awarded at Rio Salado College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $51,384 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,500.
Read more about the corrections program at Rio Salado College
Miami Dade College earned the #21 position for corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 22 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $34,209 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,563 to complete this degree.
See the full corrections program report for Miami Dade College
Scottsdale Community College earned the #22 position for corrections this year. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. Scottsdale Community College awarded about 10 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College generally make around $48,039. Students borrow a median of $13,084 to complete this degree.
Read more about the corrections program at Scottsdale Community College
Southwestern Illinois College placed #23 among the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Belleville. There were roughly 104 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Southwestern Illinois College generally make around $44,345. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
See the full corrections program report for Southwestern Illinois College
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #24 spot for corrections this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 82 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $36,537. Typical student debt for the program is $26,625.
Get the full corrections details for Southeast Missouri State University
North Central State College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a mid-sized public university. About 12 corrections degrees were awarded at North Central State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from North Central State College generally make around $50,218. North Central State College graduates carry a median of $10,782 in student loans.
See the full corrections program report for North Central State College
Rest of the Top 50 Corrections Schools
These schools also placed among the best for corrections this year:
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 233 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).
