New Mexico Computer Forensics

How to Become a Computer Forensic Examiner in New Mexico State-NM

New Mexico Computer Forensics Schools

• University of Phoenix, New Mexico Campus, (MS) - Administration of Justice and Security
• American Intercontinental University, (BIT) - Computer Forensics
• Kaplan University, BSCJ - Computer Crime

New Mexico’s need for computer forensic professionals continues to parallel the need throughout the rest of the United States. As the growing use of electronic equipment continues, so does the demand for skilled computer forensic professionals.  There is currently only one campus-based degree program in New Mexico that is related to computer forensics. This Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program is offered through the University of Phoenix, New Mexico Campus. There are also a variety of online programs available in New Mexico.  With a flexible curriculum that students can complete on their schedule, online colleges seem to be beating campus schools to the punch with computer forensic degrees.

To learn more about online computer forensic degrees available to New Mexico residents, click here.

New Mexico Computer Forensic Salaries

In New Mexico, individuals in the computer forensics field make far greater money than the average pay across all professions in the state.  According to the United States Department of Labor, New Mexico has an average state salary of $33,980 across all professions₁.  Computer forensics professions make more than double that salary at $77,000 a year₂. Of course, as with any profession, the pay for computer forensics varies by the specific city you practice in. Traditionally, larger cities tend to pay better salaries than smaller, more rural areas. For instance, the salary for computer forensic examiners in Santa Fe and Los Alamos tends to be slightly higher than the salary in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

Specific breakdown of Computer Forensic Salaries in New Mexico in 2008

• Average salary for a computer forensic examiner in the state of New Mexico: $69,000-$77,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico: $60,000-$67,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico:  $62,000-$69,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Los Alamos, New Mexico:  $73,000-$82,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico:  $73,000-$81,000₂

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New Mexico Computer Forensics: Rules, Regulations, and Electronic Discovery

When it comes to standard operating procedure in computer forensics, every state has its own laws and procedures. Currently, New Mexico is operating with regards to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Amendments. New Mexico’s Rules Committee is currently working on a series of proposed e-discovery amendments. The proposed amendments do not include adopting the safe harbor provision

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