Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus worth it?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico (large city), part of the University of New Mexico system. It awarded 4,928 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and psychology.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is part of University of New Mexico
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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$42,863
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,818
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,792
Average net price
$15,489
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
4,928
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
17,244
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $82,216 | $86,559 | 513 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,215 | $62,431 | 503 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,466 | $46,693 | 374 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $78,529 | $99,257 | 182 |
| Law | Doctoral | $63,375 | $85,706 | 173 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $31,428 | $47,770 | 164 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $64,050 | $105,543 | 155 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,065 | $51,987 | 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,304 | $50,231 | 129 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $106,418 | $134,160 | 127 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $33,999 | $56,244 | 122 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,370 | $52,311 | 117 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $33,947 | $52,569 | 92 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $29,997 | $49,309 | 83 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $46,702 | $59,260 | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 447 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 403 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 379 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 147 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 108 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Corrections | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 79 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 8,389 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 6,330 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 5,763 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,317 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 2,122 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 2,009 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,831 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 996 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of New Mexico-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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