by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Western New Mexico University compares to other colleges that offer law enforcement & firefighting.
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Western New Mexico University ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting. In particular, it placed #857 out of 1,301 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New Mexico.
During the most recent reporting year, Western New Mexico University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western New Mexico University report a median salary of $43,272 a year. This is below $47,710, the median for all majors at Western New Mexico University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western New Mexico University, law enforcement & firefighting graduates take on a median debt of $20,379 in student loans. This is below $27,425, the typical median for all majors at Western New Mexico University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,417 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,941 | $2,941 |
Find out more about Western New Mexico University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at Western New Mexico University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at Western New Mexico University are Hispanic or Latino. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the law enforcement & firefighting majors at Western New Mexico University.
The law enforcement & firefighting program at Western New Mexico University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 39 |