Is New Mexico Highlands University worth it?
New Mexico Highlands University is a public, four-year institution in Las Vegas, New Mexico (small town). It awarded 791 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in clinical social work, business administration and management and counselor education and guidance services.
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Federal context for New Mexico Highlands University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,258
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,864
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,937
Average net price
$14,838
Completion rate
26%
Completions (2024)
791
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,451
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $50,653 | $59,318 | 230 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $62,039 | $82,774 | 90 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $48,494 | $60,034 | 76 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $34,750 | $52,517 | 65 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $88,137 | $97,309 | 51 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,271 | $57,821 | 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,352 | $53,566 | 45 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $63,517 | $77,154 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,483 | $43,926 | 27 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $52,709 | $60,341 | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $26,461 | N/A | 22 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $57,281 | $67,891 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $21,630 | $45,868 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 149 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 65 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 58 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 23 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 22 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 32% | 1,866 |
| Educational Services | 30% | 1,730 |
| Public Administration | 11% | 631 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 265 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 212 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 186 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 180 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 162 |
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Sources: federal figures for New Mexico Highlands University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page