Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,565
23rd percentile (40th in NM)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Western New Mexico University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western New Mexico University graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

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
Western New Mexico University$62,565
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
New Mexico Highlands University$62,039$67,394
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
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas
$7,260$62,039

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 Western New Mexico University, approximately 42% 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.