New Mexico State University-Main Campus— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$39,067
in 2021+2% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 2% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 5% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 39% | $4,216 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $5,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44% | $4,188 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45% | $3,938 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43% | $3,771 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46% | $3,750 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43% | $3,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 43% | $4,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $4,380 |
| 2007 | — | — | 37% | $5,000 |
| 2008 | $38,200 | — | 45% | $5,214 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,100 | $8,485 | 45% | $5,673 |
| 2011 | — | $10,149 | 45% | $5,670 |
| 2012 | $33,800 | $9,797 | 46% | $6,000 |
| 2013 | $32,800 | $10,032 | 44% | $6,636 |
| 2014 | $33,400 | $10,158 | 43% | $7,505 |
| 2015 | $34,600 | $9,531 | 46% | $8,826 |
| 2016 | — | $9,663 | 43% | $9,750 |
| 2017 | — | $9,571 | 45% | $10,500 |
| 2018 | — | $8,625 | 46% | $11,000 |
| 2019 | — | $7,867 | 47% | $10,830 |
| 2020 | — | $8,659 | 48% | $10,500 |
| 2021 | $39,067 | $10,428 | 51% | $10,250 |
| 2022 | — | $9,979 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,495 | 51% | — |
| 2024 | — | $6,747 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,889 | 55% | — |