New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$32,960
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$8,147
At a Glance
Total Students
11,561
Retention Rate
75%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
23%
Median Debt
$17,095
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 75.7%. The university enrolls 11,561 students. The retention rate is 74.8%, and the graduation rate is 51.6%. The median debt for graduates is $17,095, and 22.9% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition is $8,147. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,119. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $32,960, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,067.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$38k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$39k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, New Mexico State University graduates earn $38,119. However, five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $32,960. Ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $39,067. The median debt for graduates is $17,095.
The university has a 75.7% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 51.6%, and the retention rate is 74.8%. The in-state tuition is $8,147, and 22.9% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Social Work
Business/Commerce, General
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Special Education and Teaching
Industrial Engineering
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Campus Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The campus is in a suburban setting.