Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in human development, family studies, and related services earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
All 172 colleges reporting human development, family studies, and related services 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 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,066 | $69,544 | #1 | $38,401 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $71,638 | $65,233 | #3 | $34,533 |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $65,136 | $57,164 | #13 | $41,157 |
| 4 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $62,663 | $66,697 | #2 | $29,690 |
| 5 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $62,506 | $59,493 | #9 | $36,213 |
| 6 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $61,565 | $56,061 | #16 | $45,140 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,262 | $55,744 | #19 | $33,489 |
| 8 | Warner Pacific University Portland, OR | $60,180 | $60,535 | #6 | $45,523 |
| 9 | Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR | $60,180 | $60,535 | #7 | $45,523 |
| 10 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $59,664 | $61,764 | #4 | $31,392 |
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| 161 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $39,544 | $44,399 | #140 | $32,997 |
| 162 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $39,318 | $35,777 | #166 | $28,453 |
| 163 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $38,332 | $34,905 | #167 | $31,083 |
| 164 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $38,142 | $44,162 | #141 | $25,965 |
| 165 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $36,368 | $40,326 | #162 | — |
| 166 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $35,341 | $33,495 | #168 | $26,561 |
| 167 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $34,129 | $37,844 | #165 | $21,607 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus human development, family studies, and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,965 one year after graduating and $38,142 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 human development, family studies, and related services?
Among 172 colleges reporting earnings for human development, family studies, and related services graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #164 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human development, family studies, and related services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for human development, family studies, and related services ($48,568), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,749.
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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.