Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Public · 2,026 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$41K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$14K
Graduation rate
44%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$10K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $21K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 58% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $39K |
| Undergraduate composition | 27% White · 4% Black · 56% Hispanic · 0% Asian |
| Official website | wnmu.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $73K | $23K |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $55K | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $50K | $17K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $32K | $11K |
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 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8K | 54% | $8K | $44K |
| 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 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7K | 30% | $8K | $48K |
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