New Mexico Highlands University Student Outcomes

  • 4 Year
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • 1.0 2 reviews
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

18% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

21% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for New Mexico Highlands University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 6% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 15% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 21% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from New Mexico Highlands University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. New Mexico Highlands University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,300 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending New Mexico Highlands University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $27,500 per year
after 7 years $32,200 per year
after 8 years $32,300 per year
after 9 years $35,700 per year
after 10 years $36,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former New Mexico Highlands University students who are working and no longer in school is $36,300, which is 6% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$13,002

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

39%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$134 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

42% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your New Mexico Highlands University student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to New Mexico Highlands University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187897.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026