Corrections at University of the Southwest
USW is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and has a total student population of 904.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Corrections section at the bottom of this page.
USW Corrections Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Corrections
- Master’s Degree in Corrections
Online Classes Are Available at USW
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, USW does offer online courses in corrections for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
USW Corrections Rankings
The corrections major at USW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Corrections. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Corrections Student Demographics at USW
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the corrections majors at University of the Southwest.
USW Corrections Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% more racial-ethnic minorities in its corrections bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a bachelor's in corrections.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
USW Corrections Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master's in corrections.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Careers That Corrections Grads May Go Into
A degree in corrections can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NM, the home state for University of the Southwest.
| Occupation | Jobs in NM | Average Salary in NM |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 4,210 | $36,250 |
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 730 | $78,980 |
| Correctional Officer Supervisors | 640 | $49,630 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Bildungsroman under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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