Curriculum and Instruction at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Master's Degree
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Curriculum and Instruction
All 190 colleges reporting curriculum and instruction 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 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,111 | $91,094 | #2 | $81,909 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $100,038 | $91,028 | #3 | $83,546 |
| 3 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $95,860 | $87,226 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $95,071 | $94,501 | #1 | $77,911 |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $86,945 | $82,754 | #6 | $81,435 |
| 6 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $86,166 | $89,660 | #4 | $70,227 |
| 7 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $86,139 | $78,381 | #9 | $71,819 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,925 | $79,211 | #7 | $53,385 |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $80,763 | $76,544 | #12 | $65,419 |
| 10 | City University of Seattle Seattle, WA | $80,194 | $73,761 | #14 | $70,377 |
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| 165 | University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA | $54,473 | $63,057 | #86 | $54,899 |
| 166 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $54,339 | $60,254 | #127 | $46,804 |
| 167 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $54,091 | $63,742 | #74 | $50,958 |
| 168 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $54,059 | $62,592 | #97 | $45,811 |
| 169 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $53,956 | $65,465 | #59 | $41,350 |
| 170 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $53,954 | $51,353 | #185 | $51,437 |
| 171 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $53,444 | $51,050 | #186 | $53,583 |
Other Curriculum and Instruction Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $60,244 | — | — |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $113,691 | — | #12 of 18 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,605 | $79,413 | #453 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,631 | $59,756 | #283 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,678 | $62,493 | #197 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $68,419 | $61,133 | #73 of 280 |
| Public Health | $63,538 | $54,327 | #180 of 201 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $60,227 | $54,079 | — |
| Social Work | $58,551 | $49,755 | #218 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $47,495 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $47,420 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,811 one year after graduating and $54,059 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 curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,170.
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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.