Compare 538 Corrections. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,624. Top programs: $150,457+.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $60,503 and $150,457—a $90K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 539 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Leading the rankings, Neumann University's Corrections program produces graduates earning $150,457—more than double the $45,611 average across all programs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows at $73,228, while George Washington University reaches $66,524, proving that specialized programs at focused institutions often outperform prestigious names.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Neumann UniversityPrivate | $150,457 | 39 | $27,000 | Excellent | $33,530 | Excellent |
| #2 | $73,228 | 55 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,678 | Challenging | |
| #3 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $66,524 | 49 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #4 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $66,495 | 7 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #5 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $64,050 | 139 | $25,000 | Good | $22,052 | Manageable |
| #6 | $64,015 | 22 | $17,832 | Excellent | $15,277 | Good | |
| #7 | Marian UniversityPrivate | $63,372 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $22,596 | Manageable |
| #8 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $62,974 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $21,989 | Manageable |
| #9 | $62,469 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $11,828 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | $62,278 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $30,948 | Challenging |
| #11 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $62,266 | 32 | $27,000 | Good | $38,259 | Challenging |
| #12 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $61,836 | 24 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #13 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $61,608 | 384 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #14 | American UniversityPrivate | $61,255 | 79 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | Challenging |
| #15 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $61,238 | 59 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #16 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $61,200 | 83 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #17 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $60,848 | 21 | $26,250 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #18 | Marymount UniversityPrivate | $60,710 | 31 | $25,000 | Good | $45,008 | High |
| #19 | $60,570 | 209 | $22,457 | Good | $18,544 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $60,503 | 174 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $60,355 | 80 | $22,500 | Good | $25,500 | Challenging |
| #22 | $59,575 | 58 | $21,105 | Excellent | $21,004 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,550 | 59 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #24 | Oakland City UniversityPrivate | $59,489 | 15 | $16,758 | Excellent | $10,197 | Good |
| #25 | Suny OneontaPublic | $59,313 | 92 | $19,812 | Excellent | $24,845 | Challenging |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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