Median Debt
$26,436
6% above national median

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

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$97,245$26,436
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$82,790$86,665$23,2500.28
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology$73,300$15,9810.22
National Median$77,710$24,9890.32

Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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$82,790$23,250
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro
$9,058$73,300$15,981

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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus, approximately 36% 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.