by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for corrections students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 associate degrees in corrections during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The corrections associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for corrections students working on their associate degree.
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 in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in corrections.
Lake Superior State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the remote town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Lake Superior State University
Grand Rapids Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Grand Rapids Community College
North Central State College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in corrections. North Central State College is a small public college located in the rural area of Mansfield.More information about a associate in corrections from North Central State College
Sinclair Community College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in corrections. Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Dayton.More information about a associate in corrections from Sinclair Community College
Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Oakland Community College
Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Delta College
Located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Mid-State Technical College
Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Cuyahoga Community College District
Baker College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Owosso.More information about a associate in corrections from Baker College
Located in the suburb of Elyria, LCCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Lorain County Community College
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One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2,156 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 874 |
| Criminal Justice | 257 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 36 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 5 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 4 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 3 |