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$1,790Tuition
4,228Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,513Earnings
#8 in New MexicoPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (6-year)
31.5%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$36,513
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,750
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Loan Repayment Rate
41.4%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$103/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Associate $63,005 $11,629
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. Associate $53,358
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Associate $52,107
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. Associate $47,260
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Associate $45,340 $13,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Associate $45,305
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. Associate $35,416
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Associate $33,993 $14,675
Health and Medical Administrative Services. Associate $32,925
Ground Transportation. Certificate $30,228
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Associate $28,469
Social Work. Associate $24,615
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Certificate $22,667
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Associate $22,329 $7,069
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. Associate $20,824

Outcomes Overview

San Juan College graduates carry a median debt of $9,750, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 27% based on median earnings of $36,513 after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $103 represent only 3.4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 89.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement in regional industries like healthcare, energy, and skilled trades. Many nursing program graduates find immediate placement in the Four Corners healthcare system, while energy technology students often transition to oil and gas companies operating throughout the Southwest. With low debt burdens and solid employment prospects in recession-resistant fields, San Juan College delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.