Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
All 90 colleges reporting linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $88,098 | $94,542 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $78,746 | $69,344 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $76,993 | $79,703 | #2 | — |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $76,724 | $69,814 | #3 | $25,059 |
| 5 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $73,971 | $67,357 | #6 | $43,923 |
| 6 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $68,263 | $62,160 | #10 | $37,389 |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $66,241 | $67,348 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $65,667 | $69,238 | #5 | — |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $65,574 | $57,460 | #21 | $28,278 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $64,547 | $61,435 | #11 | $24,407 |
| … | |||||
| 77 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,768 | $43,712 | #69 | $20,319 |
| 78 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $40,726 | $42,839 | #70 | $25,065 |
| 79 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $40,641 | $46,131 | #59 | — |
| 80 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $40,432 | $46,814 | #55 | $27,720 |
| 81 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $40,310 | $41,729 | #78 | $16,568 |
| 82 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $39,907 | $40,574 | #83 | $26,475 |
| 83 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $39,001 | $42,604 | #72 | $23,533 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,720 one year after graduating and $40,432 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 linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for linguistic, comparative, and related language studies and services ($49,984), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,125.
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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.