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Western New Mexico University

Q: What do Western New Mexico University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $31,166 and 10 years after is $39,095.

Q: What percentage of students at Western New Mexico University take federal loans?

22.0% of students take out federal loans.

Silver City, New Mexico · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$31,166

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

33%

Annual Tuition

$7,868

At a Glance

Total Students

1,935

Retention Rate

54%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

22%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Western New Mexico University is a public institution with a student body of 1,935. The university has a 33% graduation rate and a 53.8% retention rate. The in-state tuition is $7,868.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,262. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $31,166, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,095. The median debt for graduates is $23,000, and 22% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$31k

5 YEARS

$39k

10 YEARS

Top 92% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Western New Mexico University alumni earn a median salary of $42,262. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $31,166. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $39,095. The median debt for graduates is $23,000.

Western New Mexico University has a graduation rate of 33%. The university's retention rate is 53.8%. The in-state tuition is $7,868. Twenty-two percent of students receive financial aid.