Criminal Justice and Corrections at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 152 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 493 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $49,909 | $50,743 | #510 | $44,328 |
| 494 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $49,907 | $50,741 | #511 | $34,401 |
| 495 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $49,859 | $50,692 | #512 | $37,742 |
| 496 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $49,834 | $57,700 | #256 | $29,553 |
| 497 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $49,830 | $53,475 | #415 | $40,590 |
| 498 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $49,825 | $55,248 | #356 | $45,583 |
| 499 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $49,817 | $50,664 | #513 | $37,542 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $27,638 | $35,798 | $8,550 |
| Master's Degree | $47,420 | — | — |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,553 one year after graduating and $49,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #496 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.