University of New Mexico-Main Campus— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,792
in 2021+18% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 18% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 73% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 18 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 37% | $5,315 |
| 1999 | — | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $6,142 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40% | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,765 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $38,000 | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $5,774 |
| 2010 | $35,900 | $8,966 | 43% | $6,500 |
| 2011 | — | $8,465 | 44% | $6,754 |
| 2012 | $35,900 | $9,065 | 45% | $7,500 |
| 2013 | $34,900 | $8,031 | 46% | $9,222 |
| 2014 | $34,900 | $8,126 | 48% | $10,289 |
| 2015 | $36,400 | $10,079 | 48% | $11,250 |
| 2016 | — | $9,027 | 48% | $12,471 |
| 2017 | — | $12,827 | 45% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $14,315 | 49% | $13,484 |
| 2019 | — | $14,329 | 50% | $13,300 |
| 2020 | — | $14,446 | 54% | $13,377 |
| 2021 | $44,792 | $14,424 | 54% | $13,698 |
| 2022 | — | $15,070 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,873 | 52% | — |
| 2024 | — | $17,478 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,489 | 55% | — |