Business/Commerce at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · Associate's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates in business/commerce earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 154 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $44,026 | $53,417 | #84 | $24,813 |
| 155 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $43,627 | $44,369 | #165 | $23,730 |
| 156 | San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA | $43,171 | $39,283 | #194 | — |
| 157 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM | $42,773 | $49,524 | #121 | $30,628 |
| 158 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM | $42,773 | $49,524 | #122 | $30,628 |
| 159 | New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM | $42,773 | $49,524 | #123 | $30,628 |
| 160 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $42,773 | $49,524 | #124 | $30,628 |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,961 | $78,510 | #296 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,291 | $56,196 | #202 of 560 |
| Data Processing | $53,247 | $38,559 | #9 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,985 | $27,868 | #689 of 947 |
| Precision Metal Working | $39,299 | $27,920 | #62 of 66 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,514 | — | #87 of 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,798 | $27,638 | #411 of 426 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $27,876 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Dona Ana business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,628 one year after graduating and $42,773 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks #157 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,542.
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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.