Compare 533 Corrections. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,034. Top programs: $140,283+.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $22,192 and $140,283—a $118K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 533 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The school name on your diploma matters far less than which specific program you choose.
Topping the list, Neumann University's Corrections program delivers $140,283 in median graduate earnings—more than 2.5 times the $54,034 national average across all 533 programs. Calumet College of Saint Joseph, a small private school in Whiting, Indiana, ranks second at $106,465. Neither school dominates conventional prestige rankings, which is exactly the point.
Neumann University leads on debt burden too: graduates borrow $27,000 in student loans and face just a 3.1% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' category. For families factoring in parent loans, Calumet College of Saint Joseph posts the lowest combined burden at 5.1% on $30,174 in total family debt, also rated 'Excellent.' [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
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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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
