Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 395 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $44,106 | $44,843 | #412 | $35,270 |
| 396 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $43,964 | $50,892 | #300 | $24,879 |
| 397 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | $43,935 | $51,978 | #267 | $32,909 |
| 398 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $43,872 | $50,797 | #301 | $31,568 |
| 399 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $43,805 | $46,746 | #383 | — |
| 400 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $43,777 | $45,318 | #402 | — |
| 401 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $43,770 | $49,683 | #326 | $28,877 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $27,868 | $39,985 | $9,000 |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,568 one year after graduating and $43,872 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #301 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,243.
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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.