by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #390 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #131 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $29,553. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from NMSU Main Campus. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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, 76% of grads 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's criminal justice program at NMSU Main Campus make a median salary of $47,420. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
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