Criminal Justice & Corrections at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is located in Portales, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. Of 5,725 students, 3,630 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,226 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #30 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #71 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #730 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Those who finish Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,044 |
| 2 years | $28,381 |
| 3 years | $30,532 |
| 4 years | $39,506 |
| 5 years | $44,100 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus take home a median $39,506, compared with $47,161 for all Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus comes in at $17,912.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Among the 34 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 76% were women (26) and 24% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.