Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus worth it?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Portales, New Mexico (small town), part of the Eastern New Mexico University system. It awarded 1,383 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, business administration and management and audiology and speech-language pathology.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is part of Eastern New Mexico University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$42,143
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,827
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,550
Average net price
$4,904
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
1,383
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,357
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $43,186 | $55,379 | 111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $72,914 | $100,803 | 84 |
| Education, General | Master's | $58,249 | $67,168 | 78 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $66,460 | $76,204 | 73 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $21,129 | $39,360 | 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,085 | $55,454 | 57 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,599 | $56,614 | 46 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $40,645 | $50,598 | 44 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's | $26,335 | $48,819 | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,896 | $51,075 | 31 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $88,085 | $103,617 | 28 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $83,465 | $95,650 | 28 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $52,579 | N/A | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $30,513 | $51,003 | 24 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $54,961 | $58,176 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 162 |
| Education, General | Master's | 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 84 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 66 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 48 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 31% | 2,023 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 1,436 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 442 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 390 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 358 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 348 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 297 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 258 |
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Sources: federal figures for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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