New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Public Suburb: Midsize

Quick Facts

11,561
Enrollment
75.7%
Acceptance Rate
1,004
SAT Average
51.6%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$39,067
Median Earnings (10yr)
74.8%
Retention Rate

Admissions

Admission Rate 75.7%
SAT Average 1,004
SAT Math (25th-75th) 435 – 550
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 450 – 560
ACT Average 20
ACT (25th-75th) 17 – 24

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $8,147
Out-of-State Tuition $25,271
Average Net Price $6,747

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $5,104
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,724
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,877
Over $110,000 $10,360
40.3%
Pell Grant Rate
22.9%
Federal Loan Rate
$17,095
Median Debt
$181/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 24.9%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
International 2.5%
57.7%
Female
43.6%
First Generation

Outcomes

51.6%
4-Year Completion Rate
74.8%
Retention Rate
$32,960
Median Earnings (6yr)
$39,067
Median Earnings (10yr)
49.0%
Earning Over $25K
909200.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Doctoral 1 $126,504
Industrial Engineering Master's 45 $95,682
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's 109 $91,131 $19,074
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Bachelor's 38 $90,598 $24,262
Chemical Engineering Bachelor's 38 $88,962 $14,409
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Bachelor's 44 $86,665 $22,250
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Master's 15 $78,971
Engineering Technology, General Bachelor's 41 $76,975 $21,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's 92 $75,980 $19,508
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 71 $75,747 $25,297
Civil Engineering Bachelor's 39 $75,381 $11,194
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's $72,107 $13,590
Accounting and Related Services Master's 18 $71,200
Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral 28 $69,338
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 139 $68,637 $18,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 5 $67,660
Special Education and Teaching Master's 30 $57,990 $30,480
Marketing Bachelor's 79 $53,669 $19,750
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 49 $53,098 $14,750
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 24 $53,048 $28,704
Social Work Master's 53 $51,422 $29,153
Criminal Justice and Corrections Master's 16 $51,087
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's $50,481 $9,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's $48,204
Curriculum and Instruction Master's 0 $47,646 $28,170
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Master's 21 $47,495
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 55 $46,450 $19,762
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 57 $46,289 $20,000
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor's 46 $45,862 $16,996
Education, General Master's 72 $45,590
Public Health Master's 18 $45,529 $36,175
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Bachelor's 30 $45,274 $13,862
Agricultural Business and Management Bachelor's 29 $44,433
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor's 14 $44,231
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's $44,170
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Bachelor's 28 $43,551 $16,449
Plant Sciences Bachelor's 20 $42,222
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's 61 $41,370 $15,670
English Language and Literature, General Master's 9 $41,339
Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's 30 $41,107 $20,973
Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's 91 $40,965 $23,072
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Master's 16 $40,895 $22,208
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 152 $40,685 $20,250
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Bachelor's 16 $40,072
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 57 $39,750 $22,753
Public Health Bachelor's 36 $39,669 $23,500
Social Work Bachelor's 45 $38,916 $21,500
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Bachelor's 54 $38,565 $19,125
Precision Metal Working Associate's $38,386
Animal Sciences Bachelor's 55 $37,966 $18,489
Journalism Bachelor's 47 $37,814 $17,020
Sociology Master's 12 $37,208
Biology, General Bachelor's 80 $37,093 $16,200
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Master's 21 $36,848
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Associate's $36,674
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Bachelor's 16 $36,198
Political Science and Government Bachelor's 30 $36,167 $18,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's 166 $35,854 $24,243
International Business Bachelor's 14 $35,060
Psychology, General Bachelor's 89 $34,534 $15,750
Sociology Bachelor's 41 $34,431 $24,506
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's $33,993
Business/Commerce, General Associate's 5 $33,431 $7,542
History Bachelor's 19 $32,742
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Bachelor's 40 $31,990 $21,749
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's $31,839
Data Processing Associate's $31,241
Visual and Performing Arts, General Bachelor's 17 $30,846 $28,500
Graphic Communications Bachelor's 28 $30,817 $22,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's $30,689 $8,550
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Bachelor's 39 $30,134 $16,250
Geography and Cartography Bachelor's 9 $29,685
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's $29,235 $9,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 21 $29,214 $16,350
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Master's 16 $28,381
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's $26,929
Agriculture, General Bachelor's 20 $26,666 $22,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Associate's $26,644
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's $26,401
Apparel and Textiles Bachelor's 9 $26,353
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Bachelor's 14 $25,631 $24,421
Public Health Associate's $24,874
Curriculum and Instruction Associate's $24,581
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's $24,572
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's $23,747
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's $21,532
Graphic Communications Associate's $20,207
Anthropology Bachelor's 16 $17,717
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's 10 $15,599 $17,009