New Mexico

Colleges in New Mexico: what they cost, and what graduates earn

6 New Mexico universities with published federal data, teaching about 37,019 students. Median in-state tuition $8,019, median graduate earnings $41,943 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$8,019in-state, before aid
Median earnings$41,94310 yrs after entry
Paying loans down47%national 65%
Median SAT1025where published

Cheapest universities in New MexicoLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Eastern New Mexico University Portales $7,194 $38,550 $16,500 48% 964
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas $7,416 $45,937 $11,399 42% —
Western New Mexico University Silver City $7,856 $39,095 $23,000 38% —
New Mexico State University Las Cruces $8,183 $39,067 $17,095 45% 1011
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Socorro $9,476 $76,489 $19,085 73% 1207
University of New Mexico Albuquerque $10,140 $44,792 $18,450 48% 1038

Highest graduate earnings in New MexicoMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Socorro $9,476 $76,489 $19,085 73% 1207
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas $7,416 $45,937 $11,399 42% —
University of New Mexico Albuquerque $10,140 $44,792 $18,450 48% 1038
Western New Mexico University Silver City $7,856 $39,095 $23,000 38% —
New Mexico State University Las Cruces $8,183 $39,067 $17,095 45% 1011
Eastern New Mexico University Portales $7,194 $38,550 $16,500 48% 964

Fastest debt payback in New MexicoYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Socorro $9,476 $76,489 $19,085 73% 1207
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas $7,416 $45,937 $11,399 42% —
University of New Mexico Albuquerque $10,140 $44,792 $18,450 48% 1038

Most selective universities in New MexicoHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Socorro $9,476 $76,489 $19,085 73% 1207
University of New Mexico Albuquerque $10,140 $44,792 $18,450 48% 1038
New Mexico State University Las Cruces $8,183 $39,067 $17,095 45% 1011
Eastern New Mexico University Portales $7,194 $38,550 $16,500 48% 964

Scholarships at New Mexico universities

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Studying in New Mexico: common questions

How much does college cost in New Mexico?
The median New Mexico university charges $8,019 in-state and $19,824 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $21,410. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $7,514.
What do graduates of New Mexico universities earn?
A median $41,943 ten years after entry, against median debt of $17,772.
Do students in New Mexico repay their loans?
47% of borrowers at the median New Mexico university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do New Mexico universities expect?
The median New Mexico university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1025. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states New Mexico debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.