Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Western New Mexico University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western New Mexico University 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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| 584 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $46,223 | $53,507 | #413 | $34,178 |
| 585 | Central Penn College Summerdale, PA | $46,203 | $46,989 | #608 | $40,145 |
| 586 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $46,197 | $51,868 | #465 | $37,494 |
| 587 | Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | $46,184 | $53,474 | #416 | $32,386 |
| 588 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $46,184 | $46,970 | #609 | $35,388 |
| 589 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $46,156 | $52,391 | #454 | $33,879 |
| 590 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $46,142 | $50,405 | #519 | $32,167 |
Other Majors at Western New Mexico University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,626 | $73,666 | #546 of 966 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,548 | $34,345 | #39 of 85 |
| Social Work | $49,567 | $42,250 | #292 of 420 |
| Psychology | — | $31,591 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western New Mexico University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,386 one year after graduating and $46,184 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western New Mexico University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Western New Mexico University ranks #587 by median pay four years after graduation, and #416 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Western New Mexico University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,750.
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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.