How much money do New Mexico State University Carlsbad graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,400 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 NMSU-Carlsbad 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 $60,000 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $42,600 and Data Processing graduates who have a median starting income of $27,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for New Mexico State University Carlsbad 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 (Associate's Degree) | $60,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $42,600 |
| Data Processing (Associate's Degree) | $27,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $25,100 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $23,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $23,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,900 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,100 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $19,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $17,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188003 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for New Mexico State University Carlsbad.