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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in New Mexico

19 accredited institutions in New Mexico offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19
Colleges
1,461
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in New Mexico

1
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
456
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,283
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
261
Graduates/yr
$2,040
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
234
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$6,803
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
147
Graduates/yr
$1,584
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales
135
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$4,194
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
54
Graduates/yr
$4,914
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas
30
Graduates/yr
$4,888
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicAssociate's
Clovis Community College
Clovis
24
Graduates/yr
$1,416
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
18
Graduates/yr
$1,776
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup
18
Graduates/yr
$1,530
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo
12
Graduates/yr
$2,328
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell
12
Graduates/yr
$2,040
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas
12
Graduates/yr
$1,788
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe
12
Graduates/yr
$1,830
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of the Southwest
Hobbs
9
Graduates/yr
$16,470
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$18,661
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
9
Graduates/yr
$1,440
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants
9
Graduates/yr
$2,184
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola
6
Graduates/yr
$5,064
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicAssociate's
San Juan College
Farmington
3
Graduates/yr
$1,344
In-State Tuition
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in New Mexico

New Mexico has 19 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 1,461 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Mexico residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.