by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 769 degrees in corrections to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the corrections degree levels they offer.
Holmes Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in corrections. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a degree in corrections from Holmes Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in corrections. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston.More information about a degree in corrections from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Explore the best corrections schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 630 | 15 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 12 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 59 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 2 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 16,072 |
| Criminal Justice | 7,114 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4,636 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 447 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 330 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 220 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 128 |
| Protective Services Operations | 8 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 1 |
| Corrections Administration | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.