Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana worth it?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public, two-year institution in Las Cruces, New Mexico (midsize city), part of the New Mexico State University system. It awarded 1,267 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, emergency medical technology and early childhood education and teaching.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is part of New Mexico State 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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$38,119
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,874
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,067
Average net price
$6,048
Completion rate
19%
Completions (2024)
1,267
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,177
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,868 | $39,985 | 86 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $56,196 | $68,291 | 45 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $78,510 | $84,961 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $27,638 | $35,798 | 34 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $30,628 | $42,773 | 25 |
| Data Processing | Associate | $38,559 | $53,247 | 20 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $27,920 | $39,299 | 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $27,876 | N/A | 18 |
| Architecture | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 421 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 89 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 47 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 42 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | Associate | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 39 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Associate | 35 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 26 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 32% | 1,851 |
| Retail Trade | 14% | 784 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10% | 552 |
| Educational Services | 8% | 478 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 369 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 334 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 301 |
| Construction | 4% | 250 |
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Sources: federal figures for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. 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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