Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,594
19th percentile (25th in NM)
Est. Median Debt
$11,425
Est. from national median (65 programs)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Central New Mexico Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central New Mexico Community College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Mexico

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Central New Mexico Community College$36,594$41,625$11,425*
New Mexico Junior College$52,024*
National Median$42,896$12,000*0.28
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in New Mexico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
$1,440$52,024

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central New Mexico Community College, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.