Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 101 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #112 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #404 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Those who finish University of New Mexico-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 | $31,091 |
| 2 years | $30,912 |
| 3 years | $39,599 |
| 4 years | $42,615 |
| 5 years | $48,220 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus report median earnings of $42,615, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $16,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 72% women (73) and 28% men (28).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 101 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 72% were women (73) and 28% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 73 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above 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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 101 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, 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.