by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at New Mexico Highlands University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New Mexico Highlands University among the top schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections, ranked #708 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 708 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Mexico | 5 of 7 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 68 of 116 |
The following degree levels are granted in criminal justice & corrections at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
New Mexico Highlands University holds a strong position among schools offering criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University earn a median of $36,305 a year. This is below $51,742, the median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Read more about New Mexico Highlands University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
New Mexico Highlands University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (92%).