2025 Best Corrections Schools in the Far Western US Region
6
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
643
Corrections Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
corrections, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #434 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.
College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of corrections. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 643 degrees in corrections annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Corrections School
The corrections program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Corrections rankings. We derive our Best Overall Corrections School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Corrections Degree Level
The corrections school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Corrections Schools in the Far Western US Region.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Corrections in the Far Western US Region
The schools below may not offer all types of corrections degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Top Far Western US Region Schools in Corrections
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
Southwestern College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in corrections. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chula Vista. A Best Colleges rank of #120 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SWC Chula Vista is a great college overall.
There were approximately 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in corrections from Southwestern College
Yuba College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in corrections. Located in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 90th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Yuba College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in corrections from Yuba College
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
Program Name
Learn best practices for rehabilitating and reintegrating incarcerated individuals when you earn your specialized criminal justice degree with a concentration in corrections online from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections from Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In CA
It's difficult to beat Fresno City College if you wish to pursue a degree in corrections. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 98th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 4 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in corrections from Fresno City College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
Every student who is interested in corrections has to check out San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto. Located in the suburb of Salida, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
West Hills College-Lemoore is a small public college located in the rural area of Lemoore. This college ranks 129th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 10 corrections students who graduated with this degree at West Hills College-Lemoore in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in corrections from West Hills College-Lemoore
