Juvenile Corrections
A program that prepares individuals to specialize in the provision of correction services to underage minor populations. Includes instruction in corrections, juvenile delinquency, juvenile development and psychology, juvenile law and justice administration, social services, record-keeping procedures, and communication skills.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 14
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to specialize in the provision of correction services to underage minor populations. Includes instruction in corrections, juvenile delinquency, juvenile development and psychology, juvenile law and justice administration, social services, record-keeping procedures, and communication skills.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, family, and school social workers | $59k | +3.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Correctional officers and jailers | $58k | -7.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary | $71k | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$47k
Bachelor's
$54k
Top colleges for Juvenile Corrections
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, TX | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danville Area Community College | Danville, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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