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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Criminal Justice and Corrections

1,348 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

1,348 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 337–360 of 1,348 colleges

Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,424/yr
Grad earnings
$45,210
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,964/yr
Grad earnings
$45,120
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.1%
Annual cost
$35,864/yr
Grad earnings
$45,099
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Husson University
Bangor, Maine
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 86.4%
Annual cost
$34,073/yr
Grad earnings
$45,025
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Dec 15 Decision Jan 15
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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,078/yr
Grad earnings
$45,025
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,308/yr
Grad earnings
$44,950
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.3%
Annual cost
$41,707/yr
Grad earnings
$44,813
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA?
1,348 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA?
Ocean County College leads with median graduate earnings of $45,210 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Criminal Justice and Corrections colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Ocean County College, McHenry County College, San Diego Mesa College, Honolulu Community College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections

Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Forensic Science Technicians Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Correctional Officers and Jailers

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