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Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in New Mexico
139 Police Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors in New Mexico
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 121 |
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 121 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In New Mexico, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in New Mexico is as follows:
- Asian: 0.7%
- Black or African American: 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 55.4%
- White: 33.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
- Other Races: 6.5%
Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in New Mexico
In this state, there are 5,990 people employed in jobs related to a police science degree, compared to 829,560 nationwide.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in New Mexico
In this state, police science grads earn an average of $55,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,400.
Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in NM
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
| Job Title | NM Job Growth | NM Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 7% | $53,750 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 4% | $52,070 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2% | $83,170 |
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