Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 43.01

$47,420Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$44,698Median earnings 3 years after

$63,968Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $47,420 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $47,420 one year after graduation and $63,968 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.