Compare 19 Corrections. programs in California. Average earnings: $50,847.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $34,870 and $60,503—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in California, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
San Jose State University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $60,503, well above the state average of $50,847. Sonoma State follows at $58,007, while Cal State East Bay reaches $57,898—proving that CSU campuses dominate this field through program-specific strengths rather than overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $60,503
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
5.4% payment burden | Excellent
13.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,503 | 174 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $58,007 | 85 | $16,705 | Excellent | $27,986 | Challenging |
| #3 | $57,898 | 204 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $57,399 | 62 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $56,243 | 253 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $56,016 | 494 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $51,658 | 223 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Manageable | |
| #8 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | $51,617 | 49 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,058 | High |
| #9 | $51,201 | 208 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $50,806 | 307 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $50,722 | 159 | $16,600 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $50,506 | 173 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $49,823 | 317 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $49,198 | 334 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $48,034 | 294 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $46,484 | 203 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $45,022 | 55 | $22,990 | Manageable | $38,376 | High | |
| #18 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $40,091 | 37 | $23,219 | Challenging | $26,000 | High |
| #19 | $34,870 | 315 | $13,872 | Manageable | $13,522 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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