by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU as a strong choice for criminal justice & corrections, placing at #617 out of 1,112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 617 of 1,112 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 7 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 116 |
Here is each degree level offered in criminal justice & corrections at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 140 bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Criminal Justice & Corrections majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU report a median salary of $41,811 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, criminal justice & corrections graduates take on a median debt 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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Among recent graduates, 31% of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 criminal justice & corrections.
| 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 |
NMSU awarded 140 bachelor’s completions in criminal justice/safety studies recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 17 |
