Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

CIP 43.0199 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

54 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2024)

406

Total completions

Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Mississippi, California and Oklahoma.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$57,970

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Job Growth

-7.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,100

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Correctional Officers and Jailers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $8,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 178 (43.8%)

Female: 228 (56.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 180 (44.3%)

Certificate: 226 (55.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Realistic

Conventional

helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value social perceptiveness?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.