2025 Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools

Corrections is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #160 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of corrections. Combined, these schools handed out 411 associate degrees in corrections to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Corrections School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of corrections for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality corrections program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on corrections students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other corrections students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized corrections related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for corrections students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Corrections Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Corrections in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in corrections.

10 Top Schools for an Associate in Corrections

1

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Southwestern College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in corrections. Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Southwestern College

2

Yuba College
Marysville, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Yuba College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in corrections. Yuba College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Marysville.More information about a associate in corrections from Yuba College

3

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Lake Superior State University is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in corrections. Lake Superior State University is a small public university located in the town of Sault Ste Marie.More information about a associate in corrections from Lake Superior State University

4

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Fresno City College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in corrections. Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in corrections from Fresno City College

5

Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Rio Salado College

6

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Grand Rapids Community College is a large public college located in the city of Grand Rapids.More information about a associate in corrections from Grand Rapids Community College

7

North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in corrections from North Hennepin Community College

8

North Central State College
Mansfield, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from North Central State College

9

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Sinclair Community College

10

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Oakland Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.More information about a associate in corrections from Oakland Community College

Corrections by Region

View the Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Corrections Related Rankings by Major

Corrections is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Corrections

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice	8,845
Criminal Justice Studies	6,490
Criminal Justice & Police Science	6,379
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice	1,191
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General	816
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing	27
Juvenile Corrections	7
Securities Services Administration/Management	5
Protective Services Operations	5
Security & Loss Prevention Services	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.