New Mexico Highlands University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,937
in 2021+14% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 14% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 99% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 24% | $4,639 |
| 1999 | — | — | 24% | $4,780 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21% | $4,750 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28% | $5,031 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26% | $5,262 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19% | $5,320 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24% | $5,296 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22% | $5,246 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20% | $5,498 |
| 2008 | $40,300 | — | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $37,600 | $7,441 | 19% | $6,000 |
| 2011 | — | $10,278 | 19% | $6,598 |
| 2012 | $35,100 | $7,997 | 21% | $6,500 |
| 2013 | $35,200 | $9,915 | 16% | $6,500 |
| 2014 | $35,600 | $8,984 | 18% | $6,500 |
| 2015 | $36,300 | $6,621 | 17% | $7,003 |
| 2016 | — | $6,971 | 18% | $8,310 |
| 2017 | — | $7,853 | 22% | $9,409 |
| 2018 | — | $9,515 | 22% | $10,243 |
| 2019 | — | $10,072 | 21% | $10,500 |
| 2020 | — | $9,661 | 22% | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $45,937 | $9,518 | 29% | $9,500 |
| 2022 | — | $12,305 | 27% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,935 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,141 | 26% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,838 | 26% | — |