Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western New Mexico University
Bachelor'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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Mexico (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | $41,352* | $48,175 | — | — |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $41,896* | $37,548 | $24,000 | 0.57 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $41,888* | $39,750 | $24,705 | 0.59 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $41,352* | $40,879 | $18,375 | 0.44 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $41,304* | $41,244 | $21,812 | 0.53 |
| University of the Southwest | $40,282* | — | $24,312 | 0.60 |
| National Median | $41,809* | — | $26,000 | 0.62 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in New Mexico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Mexico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales | $6,863 | $41,896 | $24,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | $8,147 | $41,888 | $24,705 |
| New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas | $7,260 | $41,352 | $18,375 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque | $8,115 | $41,304 | $21,812 |
| University of the Southwest Hobbs | $16,670 | $40,282 | $24,312 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in NM. Actual outcomes may vary.