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Corrections in California

Corrections Schools in California

573 Corrections students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Corrections is the 290th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Corrections Majors in California

Corrections majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 372
Associate Degree 178
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23

Gender Distribution

In California, a corrections major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of corrections majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 73.5%
  • White: 10.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Corrections Grads in California

There are 45,710 people in the state and 590,310 people in the nation working in corrections jobs.

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Wages for Corrections Jobs in California

Corrections grads earn an average of $100,910 in the state and $68,350 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in California that offer corrections degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,123 Total Students

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,251 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,729. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,932 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,792 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,797.

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#6

Sierra College

Rocklin
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

A typical student attending Sierra College will pay a net price of $3,970. 30% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

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#8

Citrus College

Glendora
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,949. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $1,026. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Reedley College

Reedley
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,796 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,340. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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Southwestern College

Chula Vista
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,620. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,229 Total Students

A typical student attending West Hills College-Coalinga will pay a net price of $7,640. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,797.

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Corrections Careers in CA

Some of the careers corrections majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 10% $111,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to corrections.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Criminal Justice 7,550
Criminal Justice Studies 4,829
Criminal Justice & Police Science 567
Securities Services Management 11
Security & Loss Prevention Services 6

View all majors related to Corrections

View Nationwide Corrections Report

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