Corrections Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Corrections is offered at 144 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Corrections. This degree is more popular with female students, and about59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Corrections Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,967 people earned theirCorrections majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Corrections at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 63 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 279 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 253 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,568 |
Earnings of Corrections Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Corrections of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,812 |
| 4 years | $44,073 |
| 5 years | $49,815 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Corrections. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 186 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Corrections graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 25.4% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 24.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Corrections Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 233 colleges that offer a associate degree in Corrections. Learn more about the most popular below:
Rio Salado College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,286 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity Valley Community College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 684 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Baltimore County is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 370 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tallahassee State College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chipola College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Florida State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Panhandle Technical College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gateway College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Myers Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Withlacoochee Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Polk State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Langston University is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Corrections that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,895 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,997 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,474 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,327 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,175 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.