Social Work at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 259 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $50,351 | $54,017 | #182 | $36,722 |
| 260 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $50,321 | $53,985 | #189 | $39,094 |
| 261 | Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA | $50,315 | $52,925 | #226 | $42,935 |
| 262 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $50,295 | $58,234 | #57 | $33,510 |
| 263 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $50,275 | $51,115 | #294 | $38,506 |
| 264 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $50,246 | $53,905 | #191 | $41,657 |
| 265 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $50,169 | $51,852 | #271 | $37,404 |
Other Social Work Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,755 | $58,551 | $29,153 |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,510 one year after graduating and $50,295 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 social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #262 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.