by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #658 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in law enforcement & firefighting at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 17 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at NMSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 157 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU earn a median of $40,820 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $14,034 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 17 |
