New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public · 5,177 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 83 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,475 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,904 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,663 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,624 |
| $110k and up | $13,381 |
| All families (average) | $6,048 |
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 | $39,985 | +$7,781 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $42,773 | +$10,569 | clears the bar | $7,542 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $35,798 | +$3,594 | clears the bar | $8,550 | 2.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $37,514 | +$5,310 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,961 | +$52,757 | clears the bar | $13,590 | 0.3 yrs |
| Data Processing | Associate's Degree | $53,247 | +$21,043 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,291 | +$36,087 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $27,876 | -$4,328 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $39,299 | +$7,095 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 19% 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.