Compare 18 Corrections. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $54,598.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $38,289 and $73,228—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 18 ranked programs in Massachusetts, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $73,228, well above the state average of $54,598. Endicott College follows at $62,266, while Springfield College produces graduates earning $60,848. These outcomes prove that specialized program focus drives results more than overall school rankings.
Highest program earnings: $73,228
Strong outcomes with 94.6% acceptance rate
6.8% payment burden | Excellent
15.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $73,228 | 55 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,678 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $62,266 | 32 | $27,000 | Good | $38,259 | Challenging |
| #3 | Springfield CollegePrivate | $60,848 | 21 | $26,250 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | $60,570 | 209 | $22,457 | Good | $18,544 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,550 | 59 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #6 | Anna Maria CollegePrivate | $57,424 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $26,017 | Challenging |
| #7 | $57,354 | 113 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $56,155 | 209 | $23,704 | Good | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Nichols CollegePrivate | $52,867 | 38 | $27,000 | Manageable | $34,934 | High |
| #10 | $52,806 | 175 | $24,286 | Good | $18,070 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | $52,801 | 48 | $27,000 | Manageable | $50,540 | High |
| #12 | $52,693 | 78 | $24,239 | Good | $16,500 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $52,326 | 136 | $21,974 | Good | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $51,926 | 110 | $25,000 | Good | $21,128 | Challenging |
| #15 | Curry CollegePrivate | $51,527 | 86 | $25,000 | Good | $51,615 | High |
| #16 | $48,562 | 18 | $27,000 | Manageable | $21,595 | High | |
| #17 | $41,564 | 46 | $25,500 | Challenging | $42,068 | High | |
| #18 | Fisher CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 28 | $25,000 | Challenging | $29,228 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
