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2025 Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region

12 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
227 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 reviewed 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of corrections. Combined, these schools handed out 227 degrees in corrections to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Corrections School

Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of corrections school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Corrections Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Corrections
Bachelor's Degrees in Corrections

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Corrections in the Great Lakes Region

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.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Corrections

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MI

Any student who is interested in corrections needs to look into Lake Superior State University. Lake Superior State University is a small public university located in the remote town of Sault Ste Marie. This university ranks 37th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 1 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Lake Superior State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Lake Superior State University

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MI
12.5% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Grand Rapids Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in corrections. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #729 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 16 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
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More information about a degree in BS in Criminal Justice - Corrections from Southern New Hampshire University
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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH

It is hard to beat Tiffin University if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Tiffin University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Tiffin. This university ranks 36th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
7.1% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat North Central State College if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 38th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 14 corrections students who graduated with this degree at North Central State College in the most recent data year.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
29.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #552 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 24 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MI
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Oakland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #965 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Oakland Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Delta College
University Center, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI

Delta College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center. A Best Colleges rank of #781 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Delta College is a great college overall.

There were about 13 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI

Mid-State is a small public college located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids. This college ranks 38th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 10 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Mid-State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Mid-State Technical College

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Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #468 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great college overall.More information about a degree in corrections from Cuyahoga Community College District

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Baker College
Owosso, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
42 Corrections Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 42 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Baker College in the most recent data year.

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Best Corrections Colleges by State

Explore the best corrections colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 36
Michigan 915 136
Illinois 870 5
Wisconsin 672 32

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Corrections is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Corrections

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 6,046
Criminal Justice & Police Science 4,535
Criminal Justice 1,909
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 196
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 190
Security & Loss Prevention Services 108
Securities Services Administration/Management 91
Corrections Administration 19
Juvenile Corrections 10
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing 2

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