Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,039
22nd percentile (40th in NM)
Sample Size
90
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How New Mexico Highlands University graduates compare to all programs nationally

New Mexico Highlands University graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
New Mexico Highlands University$62,039$67,394
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$79,413$75,747
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$78,529$77,094
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus$72,914$87,261
Western New Mexico University$62,565
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in New Mexico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$8,147$79,413
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$8,115$78,529
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales
$6,863$72,914
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
$7,868$62,565

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 New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 46% 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.