Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, New Mexico · Public · 411 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,778 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,353 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,855 |
| $110k and up | $11,655 |
| All families (average) | $9,445 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $30,071 | -$2,133 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,054 | +$7,850 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.