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Western New Mexico University
Silver City, New Mexico. 2,026 undergraduates.
44%Graduation rate10 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$6,328Average net price per year68% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$41,452Median earnings 10 years after starting30% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$15,875Median debt at graduation27% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($15,875) equals 38% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($41,452).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $7,891 in-state, $14,342 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 58% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $38,803 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $41,452 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,875 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
59 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 60 | $54,704 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 3 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 1 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 43 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 6 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | $51,544 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 84 | — | — | $12,863 |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — | — |
| Human Services, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | — | — | $10,335 |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | $79,586 | $87,220 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 15 | $75,016 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 | $47,769 | $69,379 | — |
| Social Work | 180 | $57,277 | $66,002 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 49 | $55,674 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 20 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 51 | — | — | — |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | 7 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Similar colleges in New Mexico
New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces · net price $6,313 · grad rate 54%Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales · net price $5,238 · grad rate 39%Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe · net price $11,199 · grad rate 18%New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas · net price $18,315 · grad rate 30%University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque · net price $19,966 · grad rate 54%University of the SouthwestHobbs · net price $17,550 · grad rate 19%
Quick answers
- How much does Western New Mexico University cost per year?
- The average net price at Western New Mexico University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $6,328 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Western New Mexico University graduates earn?
- Former Western New Mexico University students earn a median of $41,452 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Western New Mexico University?
- 44% of Western New Mexico University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Western New Mexico University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Western New Mexico University is $15,875. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
