Corrections Schools in California
In 2022-2023, 573 students earned their Corrections degrees in CA.
Gender Distribution
In California, a corrections major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of corrections majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 3.8%
- Black or African American: 5.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 73.5%
- White: 10.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
- Other Races: 6.8%

Jobs for Corrections Grads in California
In this state, there are 45,710 people employed in jobs related to a corrections degree, compared to 590,310 nationwide.

Wages for Corrections Jobs in California
A typical salary for a corrections grad in the state is $100,910, compared to a typical salary of $68,350 nationwide.

Corrections Careers in CA
Some of the careers corrections majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors | 10% | $111,870 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to corrections.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
---|---|
Criminal Justice Studies | 183 |
Criminal Justice | 169 |
Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 |
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