University of the Southwest
Hobbs, New Mexico · Private, nonprofit · 346 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr). Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,384 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,090 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,943 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,077 |
| $110k and up | $21,985 |
| All families (average) | $16,927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $59,588 | +$27,384 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $38,080 | +$5,876 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 3.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $49,484 | +$17,280 | clears the bar | $27,363 | 1.6 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $47,483 | +$15,279 | clears the bar | $71,750 | 4.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $104,595 | +$72,391 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,402 | +$15,198 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 17% 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.