Compare 16 Corrections. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $51,073.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Corrections tells a different story. Across 16 programs in Michigan, earnings range from $42,837 to $58,230—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Michigan State University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $58,230, well above the state average of $51,073. Close behind, Siena Heights University produces graduates earning $57,804—proving that specialized programs at focused institutions can compete with flagship outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,230 | 139 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #2 | Siena Heights UniversityPrivate | $57,804 | 61 | $18,750 | Excellent | $17,192 | Manageable |
| #3 | $55,447 | 44 | $23,250 | Good | $23,414 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Adrian CollegePrivate | $54,055 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $38,405 | High |
| #5 | $52,352 | 165 | $24,500 | Good | $26,392 | High | |
| #6 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $52,189 | 288 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #7 | Madonna UniversityPrivate | $51,691 | 51 | $23,000 | Good | $23,657 | Challenging |
| #8 | $50,961 | 74 | $21,474 | Good | $17,287 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $50,227 | 99 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Challenging |
| #10 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $49,705 | 62 | $22,750 | Good | $17,858 | Challenging |
| #11 | Baker CollegePrivate | $49,289 | 38 | $25,000 | Manageable | $9,540 | Challenging |
| #12 | $49,072 | 44 | $22,500 | Good | $16,132 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $48,310 | 64 | $25,000 | Manageable | $18,264 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $48,189 | 112 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #15 | The University Of OlivetPrivate | $46,814 | 22 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,700 | High |
| #16 | $42,837 | 12 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,953 | 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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