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General Contact
- School Code: 773100
- Phone: (973) 290-4000
- School Homepage
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,077Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Corrections Officer Degree
The Corrections Officer field of study focused on the aspects of a correctional institution including the security, health, safety, and operations. Professional correctional officers are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the myriad aspects of a correctional facility including the yard, units, buildings, cells, prisoners, clothing, and personal property. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.
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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Their mission statement is “to develop critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, promote leadership, encourage social responsibility, support personal growth, and sustain engaged citizenship within a diverse population of students and community members.”
RVCC has over 90 degrees and certificate programs, and it currently has over 4,000 and 3,500 part-time students. While all of RVCC faculty has advanced degrees, more than 30% hold Doctorates and includes acclaimed authors, Fulbright Scholars and Princeton Mid-Career fellows.
Academic Programs:
- Business and Public Service
- Career Programs (noncredit)
- Communication & Languages
- Computer Science
- English
- Health Science Education
- Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
- Mathematics
- Office of Academic Affairs
- Science & Engineering
- Student Development
- Visual and Performing Arts
First year students are entered into the First Year Experience (FYE) Program, providing a comprehensive and effective transition into the college experience. Other student services include Advising & Counseling Services, Academic Support, Career Services, and child care. Full-time students qualify to receive a 25% discount on NJ Transit monthly passes.
Review tuition and fee information on the RVCC Finance Department/Bursar’s page to find out more information about the school's affordability.
RVCC Transfer Toolkit via the school's career coach and learn more about the transfer process. The checklist provides a step-by-step process with detailed information for students transferring into and out of RVCC and policy information and advisement for those who need additional assistance.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Corrections Officer program at Raritan Valley Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of correctional officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Hourly Rate: $48.70
- Average Annual Salary: $101290
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Description
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, correctional officers and jailers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.48
- Average Annual Salary: $77960
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.28
- Average Annual Salary: $67140
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Raritan Valley Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Raritan Valley Community College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
RVCC is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball