USW Student Outcomes

4 Year
Hobbs, NM
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

13% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

18% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for University of the Southwest
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	8% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	18% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	18% 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 University of the Southwest. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of the Southwest is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,700 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending University of the Southwest
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$33,500 per year
after 7 years	$35,700 per year
after 8 years	$37,800 per year
after 9 years	$45,800 per year
after 10 years	$45,700 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of the Southwest students who are working and no longer in school is $45,700, which is 33% 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

$23,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

78%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$242 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

47% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your USW student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188182.

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

Last updated: August 2026