New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public · 11,946 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$44K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$25K
Graduation rate
54%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$8K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $22K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1011 |
| ACT composite (median) | 20.0 |
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $38K |
| SAT math (median) | 505 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 460 |
| Undergraduate composition | 24% White · 2% Black · 64% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.nmsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $75K | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $66K | $18K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $65K | $13K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64K | $18K |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $59K | $17K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57K | $15K |
| Civil Engineering. | $52K | $14K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $37K | $21K |
| Marketing. | $36K | $18K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $36K | $13K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $33K | $15K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $33K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — NM
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $10K | 54% | $12K | $50K |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $2K | — | $6K | $41K |
| San Juan College | $2K | — | $6K | $39K |
| Santa Fe Community College | $2K | — | $10K | $41K |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $7K | 39% | $9K | $44K |
| New Mexico Junior College | $2K | — | $5K | $44K |
| Western New Mexico University | $8K | 44% | $10K | $41K |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7K | 30% | $8K | $48K |
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