2025 Best Corrections Schools in the Plains States Region
5
Colleges in the Plains States Region
127
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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for corrections students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 127 degrees in corrections to qualified students.
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
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 Plains States Region.
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Best Schools for Corrections in the Plains States 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.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Corrections
It is hard to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #412 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were about 18 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in corrections from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
Every student who is interested in corrections has to check out Washburn University. Washburn University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Topeka. This university ranks 14th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were roughly 5 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in corrections from Washburn University
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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
57
Corrections Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Southeast Missouri State University if you wish to pursue a degree in corrections. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau. This university ranks 23rd out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 57 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in corrections from Southeast Missouri State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
Any student who is interested in corrections needs to look into Northeast Community College. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1010 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northeast is a great college overall.
There were about 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in corrections from Northeast Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
Located in the town of Marshall, Missouri Valley College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 47th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 12 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Valley College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in corrections from Missouri Valley College
