Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Western New Mexico University
Associate's Degree
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | — | $70,080 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Community College | $79,098 | $61,577 | $28,074 | 0.35 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | $78,510 | $72,107 | $16,467 | 0.21 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $78,510 | $72,107 | $16,467 | 0.21 |
| Southeast New Mexico College | $78,510 | $72,107 | $16,467 | 0.21 |
| Carrington College-Albuquerque | $76,515 | $76,747 | $32,969 | 0.43 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in New Mexico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe | $2,145 | $79,098 | $28,074 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces | $2,322 | $78,510 | $16,467 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | $8,147 | $78,510 | $16,467 |
| Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad | $1,176 | $78,510 | $16,467 |
| Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque | — | $76,515 | $32,969 |
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.