NMSU-Dona Ana Student Outcomes

  • 2 Year
  • Las Cruces, NM
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

11% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending New Mexico State University Dona Ana
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $28,900 per year
after 7 years $33,400 per year
after 8 years $33,900 per year
after 9 years $37,100 per year
after 10 years $39,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former New Mexico State University Dona Ana students who are working and no longer in school is $39,400, which is 15% 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

$17,118

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

30%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$176 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

44% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your NMSU-Dona Ana student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to New Mexico State University Dona Ana often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187620.

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

Last updated: August 2026