U.S. median for this major: $55,208.
College Scorecard field of study; 41 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $18,940. College Scorecard.
Eastern New Mexico University Criminal Justice: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminal Justice nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Eastern New Mexico University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,663 | $16,117 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $3,080 | $13,552 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $5,960 | $26,224 | 1.0 years |
| $75–110k | $8,388 | $36,907 | 1.4 years |
| $110k+ | $9,996 | $43,982 | 1.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (23% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Criminal Justice graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,614) minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,891 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminal Justice at New Mexico colleges
Every New Mexico college we cover that reports Criminal Justice graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern New Mexico University | $56,614 | $17,912 | $4,904 | 45% |
| 2 | University of New Mexico | $52,311 | $16,500 | $15,489 | 55% |
| 3 | New Mexico State University | $49,834 | $20,642 | $8,889 | 55% |
| 4 | Western New Mexico University | $46,184 | $20,379 | $8,522 | 32% |
| 5 | New Mexico Highlands University | $45,868 | — | $14,838 | 26% |
2 more New Mexico colleges offer Criminal Justice but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Criminal Justice graduates
Police officer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.5% by 2035. Typical entry: high school diploma or equivalent.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Eastern New Mexico University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Eastern New Mexico University
- Acceptance rate: 92% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $38,550
- Full cost breakdown · all 44 majors · overview
Related majors at Eastern New Mexico University
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Anthropology—
Eastern New Mexico University Criminal Justice questions
How much do Eastern New Mexico University Criminal Justice graduates earn?
Criminal Justice graduates of Eastern New Mexico University earn a median $56,614 four years after graduating and $31,599 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminal Justice graduates across 584 colleges is $55,208.
How much debt do Eastern New Mexico University Criminal Justice graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminal Justice graduates of Eastern New Mexico University is $17,912, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Eastern New Mexico University a good school for Criminal Justice in New Mexico?
On pay, Criminal Justice graduates of Eastern New Mexico University earn $56,614 four years out, $6,780 above the median for the same major across 5 New Mexico colleges ($49,834) and $1,406 above the U.S. median ($55,208). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Eastern New Mexico University rank for Criminal Justice in New Mexico?
Of 5 New Mexico colleges reporting Criminal Justice graduate earnings, Eastern New Mexico University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Criminal Justice graduates get?
A common career is police officer, with a median wage of $69,180 in New Mexico and $76,210 nationally. Others include compliance officers and child, family, and school social workers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Eastern New Mexico University Criminal Justice: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-main-campus/majors/criminal-justice (College Scorecard and BLS data).