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 Maryland colleges that offer corrections officer degrees.

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University of Baltimore (UB)

2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD

UB is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Baltimore, MD, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Baltimore is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at University of Baltimore include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 16 to 20 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1570 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 32% of which only 79% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,300 and nonresidents pay $19,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the University of Baltimore website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $59040

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $44890

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).