Biology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 606 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,670 | $62,312 | #270 | $26,390 |
| 607 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $52,645 | $48,422 | #757 | $30,191 |
| 608 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $56,429 | #489 | — |
| 609 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $52,567 | $60,864 | #312 | $26,533 |
| 610 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,487 | $59,431 | #370 | $29,945 |
| 611 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,458 | $47,229 | #775 | $37,787 |
| 612 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $52,447 | $55,969 | #511 | $29,689 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,533 one year after graduating and $52,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #609 by median pay four years after graduation, and #312 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,200.
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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.