Criminal Justice Studies at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
If you plan to study Criminal Justice Studies, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 criminal justice studies degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 67% women (28) and 33% men (14).
Criminal Justice Studies Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 42 associate’s criminal justice studies degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 67% were women (28) and 33% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Criminal Justice Studies associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above the national average of 53%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Studies program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $78,129 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $52,907 |
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
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