Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,907
78th percentile
Sample Size
160
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Western New Mexico University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western New Mexico University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Mexico

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western New Mexico University$55,907
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$49,755$51,422
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work 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$49,755

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.