by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Criminology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Criminology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Central New Mexico Community College. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the associate degree program in criminology, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CNM was $296 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $56 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,344 | $7,104 |
| Fees | $306 | $306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about CNM tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their associate degree at CNM in Criminology walked away with an average of $9,168 in student debt. That is 62% lower than the national average of $24,410.
criminology who receive their associate degree from CNM make an average of $28,816 a year during the early days of their career. That is about the same as the national average of $0.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. CNM does offer online classes in its criminology associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CNM Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in criminology in 2019-2020, 61.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 69.6%.
Around 77.8% of criminology associate degree recipients at CNM in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 54%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Criminology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 72 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to criminology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 108 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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