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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
New Mexico Highlands University$35,589
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$45,016$45,274$15,1120.34
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus$30,513$50,746$18,5000.61
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$29,997$45,178$14,2500.48
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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$45,016$15,112
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales
$6,863$30,513$18,500
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$8,115$29,997$14,250

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.