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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 985–1008 of 1,348 colleges

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,994/yr
Grad earnings
$36,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Murray State College
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,189/yr
Grad earnings
$36,545
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,951/yr
Grad earnings
$36,515
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Juan College
Farmington, New Mexico
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,178/yr
Grad earnings
$36,513
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Trinidad State College
Trinidad, Colorado
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,373/yr
Grad earnings
$36,475
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Alpena Community College
Alpena, Michigan
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,320/yr
Grad earnings
$36,442
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Palo Verde College
Blythe, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,205/yr
Grad earnings
$36,389
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Porterville College
Porterville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,522/yr
Grad earnings
$36,328
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, Maryland
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,090/yr
Grad earnings
$36,301
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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?
Purdue University Global leads with median graduate earnings of $36,596 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 Purdue University Global, North Central Michigan College, Lamar State College-Orange, Muskegon 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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