Western New Mexico University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$39,095
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 3% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 16% | $2,950 |
| 1999 | — | — | 15% | $2,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20% | $2,750 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20% | $2,936 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $3,313 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40% | $3,268 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21% | $3,243 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25% | $3,938 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23% | $4,028 |
| 2008 | $34,200 | — | 22% | $3,770 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23% | $3,754 |
| 2010 | $32,800 | $8,243 | 19% | $4,969 |
| 2011 | — | $10,498 | 21% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $31,200 | $8,839 | 18% | $6,250 |
| 2013 | $31,300 | $9,373 | 17% | $6,500 |
| 2014 | $30,600 | $9,962 | 17% | $7,500 |
| 2015 | $30,900 | $11,055 | 21% | $8,250 |
| 2016 | — | $11,636 | 21% | $9,500 |
| 2017 | — | $10,942 | 20% | $10,750 |
| 2018 | — | $12,045 | 27% | $12,250 |
| 2019 | — | $13,178 | 26% | $12,405 |
| 2020 | — | $12,411 | 34% | $11,988 |
| 2021 | $39,095 | $13,679 | 28% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $14,023 | 29% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,311 | 31% | — |
| 2024 | — | $7,912 | 35% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,522 | 32% | — |