Criminal Justice and Corrections at New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How New Mexico Highlands University graduates compare to all programs nationally
New Mexico Highlands University graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New Mexico
Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Highlands University | $21,630 | $36,305 | — | — |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $38,370 | $42,615 | $16,500 | 0.43 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | $33,962 | $36,180 | $38,878 | 1.14 |
| Western New Mexico University | $32,386 | $43,272 | $20,379 | 0.63 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $31,599 | $39,506 | $17,912 | 0.57 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $29,553 | $40,685 | $20,642 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $37,856 | — | $26,130 | 0.69 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in New Mexico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque | $8,115 | $38,370 | $16,500 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque | — | $33,962 | $38,878 |
| Western New Mexico University Silver City | $7,868 | $32,386 | $20,379 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales | $6,863 | $31,599 | $17,912 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | $8,147 | $29,553 | $20,642 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.