Here is an overview of the graduate program in criminal justice & corrections at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’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 #656 out of 1,270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 656 of 1,270 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Mexico | 4 of 9 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region | 66 of 137 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 17 master’s degrees in criminal justice & corrections.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for criminal justice & corrections at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 41% of criminal justice & corrections master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of criminal justice & corrections master’s degree graduates at NMSU were White. Roughly 41% 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 master’s in criminal justice & corrections.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU granted 17 master’s degrees in criminal justice/safety studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NMSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice & Corrections | 140 |