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Overview for Corrections

A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.

Careers for Corrections Majors

A major in Corrections is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Corrections

Top 22 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Corrections among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Langston University
Langston, OK
 25
(7.8%)
Open Admissions$9,407 
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
 16
(5.0%)
Open Admissions$5,780 
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
 33
(3.6%)
Open Admissions$11,970 
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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
 47
(3.2%)
Less Selective$10,890 
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM
 84
(2.8%)
Less Selective$15,708 
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO
 37
(2.4%)
Less Selective$30,330 
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
 81
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$23,290 
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
 33
(1.6%)
Less Selective$12,508 
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
 24
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$18,186 
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
 9
(1.1%)
Less Selective$13,496 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.