Is New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Las Cruces, New Mexico (midsize suburb), part of the New Mexico State University system. It awarded 3,388 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and registered nursing.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus 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-Main Campus
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
$8,889
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
3,388
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,946
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $29,553 | $49,834 | 167 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $31,568 | $43,872 | 146 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,229 | $78,951 | 145 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,868 | $39,985 | 86 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $62,813 | $85,742 | 82 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $33,191 | $63,115 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $63,674 | $94,024 | 77 |
| Social Work | Master's | $49,755 | $58,551 | 77 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,250 | $45,637 | 74 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,888 | $51,592 | 73 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $45,811 | $54,059 | 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $79,413 | $92,605 | 70 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $39,442 | $60,970 | 67 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $32,825 | $45,765 | 58 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's | $60,250 | $81,690 | 55 |
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 | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Education, General | Master's | 80 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's | 74 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 22% | 4,195 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 3,767 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13% | 2,381 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,291 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 1,206 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 1,160 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 927 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 852 |
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Sources: federal figures for New Mexico State 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page