Mesalands Community College Outcomes

Mesalands graduates earn $32,272 ten years after leaving, which puts them in the bottom tier nationally for community college outcomes. The 88.2% employment rate shows most find work quickly. Only 1.70% of students take federal loans, keeping debt minimal for the vast majority. Those who do borrow typically owe around $3,000-4,000, creating manageable monthly payments of roughly $35-45. This represents just 1-2% of typical graduate income. The college serves a heavily Hispanic population in rural New Mexico, where many graduates enter trades, healthcare support roles, or transfer to four-year schools. Despite modest earnings, the combination of very low debt and strong employment creates a strong return on investment for this population.