Colleges in New Mexico: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
10
Avg In-State Tuition
$12,595
Avg 10yr Earnings
$42,839
Avg Debt
$17,042
New Mexico vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in New Mexico
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Public | $4,904 | $38,550 | 18.6 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Public | $9,873 | $76,489 | 18.4 |
| Western New Mexico University | Public | $8,522 | $39,095 | 10.5 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Public | $8,889 | $39,067 | 10.0 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Public | $14,838 | $45,937 | 6.7 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Public | $15,489 | $44,792 | 6.2 |
| University of the Southwest | Private Nonprofit | $16,927 | $45,389 | 5.7 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | Public | $12,570 | $24,505 | 3.9 |
| St. John's College | Private Nonprofit | $26,674 | $44,985 | 3.2 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | Private For-Profit | $37,459 | $29,576 | 1.0 |
Most Affordable in New Mexico
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $4,904 | $38,550 |
| Western New Mexico University | $8,522 | $39,095 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,889 | $39,067 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $9,873 | $76,489 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | $12,570 | $24,505 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $14,838 | $45,937 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $15,489 | $44,792 |
| University of the Southwest | $16,927 | $45,389 |
| St. John's College | $26,674 | $44,985 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | $37,459 | $29,576 |
Highest Earning Graduates in New Mexico
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $76,489 | $19,085 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $45,937 | $11,399 |
| University of the Southwest | $45,389 | $21,303 |
| St. John's College | $44,985 | N/A |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $44,792 | $18,450 |
| Western New Mexico University | $39,095 | $23,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $39,067 | $17,095 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $38,550 | $16,500 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | $29,576 | $9,500 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | $24,505 | N/A |
Public vs Private in New Mexico
Public (7 schools)
Avg Net Price: $10,726
Avg 10yr Earnings: $44,062
Private Nonprofit (2 schools)
Avg Net Price: $21,801
Avg 10yr Earnings: $45,187
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.