2025 Best Corrections Schools in California
6
Colleges in California
619
Corrections Degrees Awarded
Corrections is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #434 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Corrections Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 619 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. For our Best Overall Corrections School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Corrections Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Corrections in California
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top California Schools in Corrections
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
Southwestern College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in corrections. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the large 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 roughly 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 wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in corrections. Located in the midsize suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 90th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 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 hard to beat Fresno City College if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 98th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 4 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in corrections from Fresno City College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
Every student who is interested in corrections needs to check out San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto. Located in the suburb of Salida, is a private for-profit college with a 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
