Psychology at New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
New Mexico Highlands University graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico Highlands University 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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| 842 | Ottawa University-Online Overland Park, KS | $43,959 | $45,637 | #815 | $39,596 |
| 843 | Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ | $43,959 | $45,169 | #849 | $39,596 |
| 844 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $43,956 | $47,130 | #724 | $29,487 |
| 845 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM | $43,926 | $50,859 | #473 | $27,483 |
| 846 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $43,908 | $44,642 | #877 | $34,543 |
| 847 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $43,826 | $47,875 | #682 | $32,433 |
| 848 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $43,825 | $47,030 | #730 | $28,485 |
Other Majors at New Mexico Highlands University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,309 | $88,137 | #163 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,375 | — | #31 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,821 | $39,271 | #872 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,566 | $41,352 | #132 of 680 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $52,517 | $34,750 | #21 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,868 | $21,630 | #596 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $26,461 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico Highlands University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,483 one year after graduating and $43,926 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico Highlands University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, New Mexico Highlands University ranks #845 by median pay four years after graduation, and #473 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at New Mexico Highlands University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,785.
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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.