Criminal Justice and Corrections at New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · Associate's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Grants graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Grants Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 410 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA | $35,884 | $41,538 | #317 | $23,832 |
| 411 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #319 | $27,638 |
| 412 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #320 | $27,638 |
| 413 | New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #321 | $27,638 |
| 414 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #322 | $27,638 |
| 415 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $35,739 | $41,371 | #324 | $29,276 |
| 416 | Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC | $35,326 | $37,910 | #390 | — |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Grants by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,291 | $56,196 | #204 of 560 |
| Data Processing | $53,247 | $38,559 | #10 of 21 |
| Business/Commerce | $42,773 | $30,628 | #159 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,985 | $27,868 | #691 of 947 |
| Precision Metal Working | $39,299 | $27,920 | #63 of 66 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,514 | — | #89 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Grants criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,638 one year after graduating and $35,798 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Grants rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, New Mexico State University-Grants ranks #413 by median pay four years after graduation, and #321 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at New Mexico State University-Grants worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,550.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.