Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in New Mexico

New Mexico has 6 colleges offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 478 recent graduates. Graduates in New Mexico earn $30,824 on average within two years — 11% below the national average of $34,543. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in NM

$30,824

NM Avg. Earnings

$34,543

National Avg.

742

Schools Nationally

Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in New Mexico, Ranked by Earnings

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Public

$28,381

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,044

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 54.9%

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public

$30,912

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,091

Graduates: 181

Acceptance: 95.5%

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public

$29,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,587

Graduates: 163

Acceptance: 75.7%

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,610

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: N/A

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM ·

$31,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,591

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: N/A

Brookline College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM ·

$31,205

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,361

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in New Mexico?

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Criminal Justice and Corrections in New Mexico with median graduate earnings of $28,381 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state.

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates earn in New Mexico?

Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates in New Mexico earn an average of $30,824 within two years of graduation. This is 11% below the national average of $34,543 for this major.

What is the hardest Criminal Justice and Corrections school to get into in New Mexico?

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is the most selective Criminal Justice and Corrections program in New Mexico with an acceptance rate of 54.9%. The average acceptance rate across Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state is 75.4%.

Other Popular Majors in New Mexico

Engineering Technology, General $78,606 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,487 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,283 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $59,485 Civil Engineering $58,754 Chemical Engineering $57,996 Accounting and Related Services $39,452 Business Administration, Management and Operations $35,862

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.