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 Western New Mexico University ranks among other schools offering degrees in criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at Western New Mexico University was ranked #612 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #5 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 392 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 612 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western New Mexico University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western New Mexico University is $32,386. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University paid an average of $292 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $205 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,914 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,954 | $2,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,288 | $4,288 |
Learn more about Western New Mexico University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Western New Mexico University. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Western New Mexico University does not offer an online option for its criminal justice bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western New Mexico University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a associate's degree in criminal justice from Western New Mexico University. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a associate's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Western New Mexico University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 1 |
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