Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Western New Mexico University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | $48,453 | $34,872 | -28% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $83,810 | $98,722 | +18% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $73,907 | $90,388 | +22% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $74,575 | $85,094 | +14% |
| Abilene Christian University | $64,470 | $76,657 | +19% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City | $7,868 | $48,453 | $34,872 | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $90,311 | — | — | — |
 Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton | $6,638 | $85,493 | — | — | — |
 University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore | $12,952 | $83,810 | $98,722 | — | — |
 Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti | $15,510 | $74,575 | $85,094 | — | — |
 University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park | $11,505 | $73,907 | $90,388 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $58,992 | — | — | — |
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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.