Psychology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM's psychology program offers solid value within New Mexico's limited landscape, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide with graduates earning $31,466 in their first year—about $4,000 more than the state median. While this matches the national average precisely, the real advantage lies in the debt picture: graduates typically owe $20,475, which is $5,000 less than the national median for psychology programs.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65 means graduates can realistically manage their loan payments, and earnings growth of 24% over four years shows promising career trajectory. Among the seven schools offering psychology in New Mexico, UNM performs competitively, trailing only Western New Mexico by a small margin while significantly outpacing larger state competitors like NMSU.

For families considering psychology degrees in New Mexico, UNM represents the sweet spot of reasonable debt and decent earning potential. The program won't launch your child into high-income territory immediately, but it provides a stable foundation with manageable financial obligations—particularly valuable given the field's typical requirement for graduate school to maximize earning potential.