How much money do New Mexico Highlands University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for New Mexico Highlands University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $81,300 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $32,800 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $32,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $55,400 followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $50,200 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $42,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for New Mexico Highlands University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $81,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $55,400 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) | $50,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $42,300 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $40,800 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $34,600 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $32,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,800 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,400 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187897 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for New Mexico Highlands University.