Psychology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates in psychology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 866 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,363 | $51,100 | #457 | $29,431 |
| 867 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,358 | $46,529 | #765 | $31,217 |
| 868 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,349 | $45,706 | #811 | $28,246 |
| 869 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $43,334 | $50,174 | #538 | $19,844 |
| 870 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $43,269 | $43,992 | #906 | $28,557 |
| 871 | Naropa University Boulder, CO | $43,238 | $40,436 | #990 | $17,708 |
| 872 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $43,219 | $44,740 | #871 | — |
Other Majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $103,617 | $88,085 | #5 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,650 | $83,465 | #201 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,614 | $31,599 | #274 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,454 | $40,085 | #955 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,379 | $43,186 | #172 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $52,579 | — |
| Biology | $51,496 | — | #636 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,075 | $41,896 | #205 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,003 | $30,513 | #174 of 345 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,598 | $40,645 | #29 of 50 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,819 | $26,335 | #205 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,300 | $33,674 | #577 of 660 |
| Sociology | — | $29,167 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,844 one year after graduating and $43,334 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus ranks #869 by median pay four years after graduation, and #538 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,900.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.