Western New Mexico University
Silver City, New Mexico · Public · 2,026 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,381 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,336 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,493 |
| $110k and up | $13,210 |
| All families (average) | $8,522 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $63,313 | +$31,109 | clears the bar | $39,487 | 1.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $54,127 | +$21,923 | clears the bar | $38,204 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,626 | +$52,422 | clears the bar | $25,481 | 0.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,567 | +$17,363 | clears the bar | $29,330 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,184 | +$13,980 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 1 yr |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | $60,521 | +$28,317 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $31,591 | -$613 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,128 | +$62,924 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $56,548 | +$24,344 | clears the bar | $18,175 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $72,205 | +$40,001 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Associate's Degree | $42,238 | +$10,034 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.