by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how New Mexico Highlands University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #759 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #7 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 494 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 759 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Highlands University is $21,630. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,888 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,674 | $9,674 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,968 | $3,968 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from New Mexico Highlands University. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of grads 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the New Mexico Highlands University criminal justice bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New Mexico Highlands University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
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