Corrections Basic Certificates
There are 144 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Corrections. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Corrections graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Corrections Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,967 degrees were awarded toCorrections 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 | 253 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,568 |
Earnings of Corrections Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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 men than women pursue basic certificates in Corrections. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,881 |
| Women | 1,490 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Corrections graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,391 | 31.8% |
| Asian | 43 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,363 | 31.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,267 | 29.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 87 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 42 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Corrections Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 233 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 1,286 basic certificates 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.
Trinity Valley Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 684 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 370 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tallahassee State College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. 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 basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 112 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 104 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chipola College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Florida State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 86 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 76 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Corrections. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 60 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Myers Technical College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate in Corrections from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Withlacoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 59 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Corrections here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Polk State College is a popular choice for Corrections majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 57 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 57 basic certificates 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.
Langston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Corrections. This school awarded 55 basic certificates in Corrections in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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.
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