Journalism at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in journalism earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism 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 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 162 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $46,502 | $51,564 | #129 | $34,293 |
| 163 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,267 | $50,539 | #138 | $35,924 |
| 164 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $45,859 | $46,639 | #171 | $34,887 |
| 165 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,765 | $52,989 | #119 | $32,825 |
| 166 | Radford University Radford, VA | $45,369 | $41,313 | #180 | $25,675 |
| 167 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $45,288 | $48,157 | #159 | $33,253 |
| 168 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,264 | $46,034 | #173 | $27,620 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,825 one year after graduating and $45,765 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 journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,020.
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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.