2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 113,121 criminal justice and corrections students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 159 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named East Los Angeles College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. East Los Angeles College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.
Of the 388 students majoring in criminal justice at East Los Angeles College, 40% are male and 60% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from East Los Angeles College take out $5,047 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Imperial Valley College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. IVC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.
Women make up 52% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Imperial Valley College Report
The in-demand associate degree programs at Bakersfield College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular criminal justice and corrections schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 42% are male.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Bakersfield College Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwestern College is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. SWC Chula Vista is a large public school located in the city of Chula Vista.
Women make up 57% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from SWC Chula Vista carry an average student debt load of $8,168.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Southwestern College
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Southern Nevada is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. CSN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
Women make up 62% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from CSN carry an average student debt load of $13,195.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at College of Southern Nevada Report
Citrus College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.
About 54% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 46% are male.
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Chaffey College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.
Of the 165 students majoring in criminal justice at Chaffey College, 33% are male and 67% are female.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Chaffey College Report
With a ranking of #8, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 43% are male.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sierra College
Fullerton College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 59% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Fullerton College Report
Fresno City College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fresno.
Women make up 63% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Criminal Justice majors at Fresno City College take out an average of $8,830 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Fresno City College
Rio Hondo College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 48% are male.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Rio Hondo College
Long Beach City College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Long Beach City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.
Women make up 63% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Long Beach City College Report
With a ranking of #13, Antelope Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 140 students majoring in criminal justice at Antelope Valley College, 29% are male and 71% are female.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Antelope Valley College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,732.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Antelope Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. MSJC is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto.
About 54% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 46% are male.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Mt. San Jacinto College
Sacramento City College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Sacramento City is a large public school located in the city of Sacramento.
Of the 132 students majoring in criminal justice at Sacramento City, 33% are male and 67% are female.
Criminal Justice majors at Sacramento City take out an average of $12,266 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sacramento City College Report
Ventura College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 131 students majoring in criminal justice at Ventura College, 47% are male and 53% are female.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ventura College Report
College of the Sequoias landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. College of the Sequoias is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Visalia.
Of the 129 students majoring in criminal justice at College of the Sequoias, 40% are male and 60% are female.
Cerritos College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cerritos College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.
Of the 120 students majoring in criminal justice at Cerritos College, 42% are male and 58% are female.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Cerritos College Report
Evergreen Valley College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 120 students majoring in criminal justice at Evergreen Valley College, 43% are male and 57% are female.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Evergreen Valley College Report
Riverside City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 118 students majoring in criminal justice at Riverside City College, 29% are male and 71% are female.
Criminal Justice majors at Riverside City College take out an average of $10,208 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
With a ranking of #20, College of the Canyons did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 53% are male.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at College of the Canyons Report
San Diego Miramar College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego Miramar College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.
Women make up 53% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from San Diego Miramar College carry an average student debt load of $11,867.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at San Diego Miramar College Report
Pasadena City College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.
Women make up 53% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Pasadena City College Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA |
| 25 | Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA |
| 25 | San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA |
| 27 | Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA |
| 27 | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA |
| 29 | El Camino College | Torrance, CA |
| 29 | Hartnell College | Salinas, CA |
| 31 | Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA |
| 31 | Merced College | Merced, CA |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 13,151 |
| Washington | 553 |
| Oregon | 477 |
| Nevada | 684 |
| Hawaii | 173 |
| Alaska | 73 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections Related Majors
One of 4 majors within the area of study, criminal justice and corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Criminal Justice
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 13,766 |
| Homeland Security | 7,140 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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