Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 40.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 39.8%
- Retention Rate
- 61.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,550
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $175/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology, General. | Bachelor | $97,959 | |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor | $97,959 | $17,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $74,953 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $63,005 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $62,409 | $27,848 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $54,996 | $44,750 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $53,358 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $48,041 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $46,217 | $23,272 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $38,953 | $18,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $17,239 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,015 | $16,375 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $19,575 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $33,382 | $18,191 |
Outcomes Overview
ENMU graduates enter the workforce with median debt of $16,500, creating monthly payments of $175 that consume about 5.5% of their typical $38,550 annual earnings. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the problematic 10% threshold financial experts recommend avoiding. The university's strength in teacher education means many graduates enter public school systems across New Mexico and Texas, where steady employment offsets modest starting salaries. With 93.7% of graduates finding employment and nearly half successfully repaying their loans within the standard timeframe, the financial picture remains manageable. Given the low debt burden and strong job placement rates in stable fields, ENMU delivers an average return on investment for students seeking affordable regional education.