Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 25.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 25.6%
- Retention Rate
- 56.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,937
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,399
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $121/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $81,031 | $10,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $54,192 | $28,531 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $51,169 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $43,426 | $25,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $43,128 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $38,289 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $35,772 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $33,637 | $11,399 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $32,711 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $31,314 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $16,325 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $29,413 | $13,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,938 | $8,785 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor | $24,035 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $20,444 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $45,937 ten years after leaving, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 25% based on the typical $11,399 in loans. Monthly payments of $121 consume about 3.2% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university has historically served as a pipeline for teachers, social workers, and public sector careers throughout rural New Mexico. With 95.2% of graduates finding employment and relatively modest debt loads, students get solid preparation for stable middle-class careers. The low tuition helps offset the below-average graduation rate of 25.6%. For students seeking affordable access to four-year degrees in underserved communities, this represents a strong return on investment.