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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus$62,750
Santa Fe Community College$79,098$61,577$28,0740.35
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana$78,510$72,107$16,4670.21
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$78,510$72,107$16,4670.21
Southeast New Mexico College$78,510$72,107$16,4670.21
Carrington College-Albuquerque$76,515$76,747$32,9690.43
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in New Mexico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe
$2,145$79,098$28,074
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
$2,322$78,510$16,467
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$8,147$78,510$16,467
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
$1,176$78,510$16,467
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$76,515$32,969

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 Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, approximately 27% 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.