New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public · 11,946 undergraduates
Of 66 programs with reported earnings, 61 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 166 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,648 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,424 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,861 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,146 |
| $110k and up | $14,049 |
| All families (average) | $8,889 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,951 | +$46,747 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,834 | +$17,630 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,872 | +$11,668 | clears the bar | $24,243 | 2.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,567 | +$20,363 | clears the bar | $16,200 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,637 | +$13,433 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,742 | +$53,538 | clears the bar | $19,074 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $94,024 | +$61,820 | clears the bar | $19,508 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,970 | +$28,766 | clears the bar | $23,072 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $92,605 | +$60,401 | clears the bar | $25,297 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,592 | +$19,388 | clears the bar | $22,753 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,115 | +$30,911 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $96,510 | +$64,306 | clears the bar | $24,262 | 0.4 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $36,858 | +$4,654 | clears the bar | $18,489 | 4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,998 | +$18,794 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,295 | +$18,091 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 66 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.