# New Mexico State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,553
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,834 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,642 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NM: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (5 colleges, $49,834): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,374

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,834 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,648 | $29,650 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 3.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University | $56,614 | $17,912 | $4,904 | 45% |
| University of New Mexico | $52,311 | $16,500 | $15,489 | 55% |
| New Mexico State University | $49,834 | $20,642 | $8,889 | 55% |
| Western New Mexico University | $46,184 | $20,379 | $8,522 | 32% |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $45,868 | not reported | $14,838 | 26% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $60,720 Las Cruces, NM, $69,180 NM, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $76,380 Las Cruces, NM, $67,990 NM, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $46,960 Las Cruces, NM, $56,160 NM, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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