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Corrections in New Mexico

Corrections Schools in New Mexico

115 students earned Corrections degrees in New Mexico in the 2021-2022 year.

Education Levels of Corrections Majors in New Mexico

Corrections majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Associate Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a corrections major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of corrections majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 62.6%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Corrections Grads in New Mexico

There are 5,580 people in the state and 590,310 people in the nation working in corrections jobs.

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Wages for Corrections Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, corrections grads earn an average of $49,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $68,350.

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Corrections Careers in NM

Some of the careers corrections majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Police and Detective Supervisors 3% $73,780
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $45,390
Correctional Officers and Jailers -9% $35,860

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