New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico · Public · 1,451 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,511 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,947 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,175 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,508 |
| $110k and up | $16,530 |
| All families (average) | $14,838 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $59,318 | +$27,114 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,566 | +$21,362 | clears the bar | $16,325 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $82,774 | +$50,570 | clears the bar | $28,531 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $52,517 | +$20,313 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,926 | +$11,722 | clears the bar | $8,785 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $97,309 | +$65,105 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,821 | +$25,617 | clears the bar | $11,399 | 0.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $60,034 | +$27,830 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $62,375 | +$30,171 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $77,154 | +$44,950 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $67,891 | +$35,687 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $26,461 | -$5,743 | falls short | $23,292 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,868 | +$13,664 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $60,341 | +$28,137 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 26% 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.