Compare 54 Corrections. programs in the West. Average earnings: $46,193.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $49,790 and $60,503—an $11K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 54 ranked programs in the West, 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 $46,193 average across all programs. The top three are all California State schools—San Jose State, Sonoma State ($58,007), and CSU East Bay ($57,898)—proving that regional publics dominate this field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
| 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 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $56,791 | 96 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Good |
| #6 | $56,243 | 253 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $56,016 | 494 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $55,527 | 146 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $53,330 | 143 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | University Of WyomingPublic | $52,587 | 71 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | $51,658 | 223 | $13,540 | Excellent | $12,700 | Manageable | |
| #12 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | $51,617 | 49 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,058 | High |
| #13 | $51,212 | 92 | $20,609 | Good | $23,014 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $51,201 | 208 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $50,806 | 307 | $13,000 | Excellent | $12,526 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $50,722 | 159 | $16,600 | Good | $9,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $50,506 | 173 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $49,826 | 372 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $49,823 | 317 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $49,790 | 115 | $20,500 | Good | $21,716 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $49,755 | 85 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $49,725 | 110 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $49,557 | 268 | $19,450 | Good | $20,906 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $49,198 | 334 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $48,873 | 142 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Challenging |
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 →
