Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · Associate's Degree · about 450 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
| … | |||||
| 686 | Edgecombe Community College Tarboro, NC | $39,993 | $42,918 | #549 | — |
| 687 | Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA | $39,992 | $36,784 | #843 | $26,203 |
| 688 | Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME | $39,988 | $42,497 | #578 | $31,646 |
| 689 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #317 | $27,868 |
| 690 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #318 | $27,868 |
| 691 | New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #319 | $27,868 |
| 692 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #320 | $27,868 |
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 |
| Business/Commerce | $42,773 | $30,628 | #157 of 205 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,868 one year after graduating and $39,985 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks #689 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.