Public Health at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in public health earn 28% 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 Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health 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 | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 209 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $44,015 | $46,804 | #195 | $30,128 |
| 210 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $43,605 | $49,374 | #176 | — |
| 211 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $43,524 | $44,251 | #210 | $37,319 |
| 212 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $42,410 | $49,104 | #179 | $27,729 |
| 213 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $42,267 | $45,358 | #201 | $27,913 |
| 214 | Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX | $40,984 | $41,669 | #214 | $31,612 |
| 215 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #197 | $26,553 |
Other Public Health Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,327 | $63,538 | $36,175 |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,729 one year after graduating and $42,410 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 public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #212 by median pay four years after graduation, and #179 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.