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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public · General
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Las Cruces, NM. With a 76% admission rate and 1,110 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 11,561 students, offers 45 programs with earnings data, and has a 52% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
76%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,110
Enrollment
11,561
Completion Rate
52%
Cost of Attendance
$20,930
In-State Tuition
$8,147
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,271
Programs
46
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 45 Programs
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Showing 45 of 45 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,790 | $97,373 | $20,930 | 4.0x | |
| 2 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,766 | $89,216 | $20,930 | 3.6x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,229 | $77,392 | $20,930 | 3.5x | |
| 4 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,002 | $95,469 | $20,930 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,674 | $87,850 | $20,930 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,813 | $98,083 | $20,930 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,250 | $84,655 | $20,930 | 2.9x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,212 | $87,875 | $20,930 | 2.9x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,868 | $55,084 | $20,930 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,016 | $50,639 | $20,930 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,888 | $46,143 | $20,930 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,268 | $42,214 | $20,930 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,442 | $46,931 | $20,930 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,057 | $66,295 | $20,930 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,198 | — | $20,930 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,599 | $60,042 | $20,930 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,393 | $41,483 | $20,930 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,603 | $48,906 | $20,930 | 1.6x | |
| 19 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,510 | $44,034 | $20,930 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,191 | $64,563 | $20,930 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,825 | $42,400 | $20,930 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,963 | $65,983 | $20,930 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,568 | $45,935 | $20,930 | 1.5x | |
| 24 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,376 | $41,470 | $20,930 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,942 | $40,174 | $20,930 | 1.4x |
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