Corrections Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Corrections is offered at 144 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Corrections. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Corrections graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Corrections Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,967 students 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 | 279 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 253 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,568 |
Earnings of Corrections Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Corrections of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Corrections majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 71.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Corrections graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 34.0% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 4 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Corrections Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 233 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,286 bachelor's degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity Valley Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 684 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 370 bachelor's 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.
Tallahassee State College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 165 bachelor's 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.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 145 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 112 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chipola College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 96 bachelor's 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.
Northwest Florida State College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 86 bachelor's 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.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's 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 Panhandle Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Gateway College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 60 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Withlacoochee Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Corrections. This school awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Langston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Corrections that also offer bachelor’s 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
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