What do New Mexico Junior College graduates earn?

New Mexico Junior College graduates report median earnings of $47,749 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do New Mexico Junior College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 20% of graduates.

What share of New Mexico Junior College graduates are found employed?

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Is New Mexico Junior College worth it?

Hobbs, NM · Public · 2-year

New Mexico Junior College is a public, two-year institution in Hobbs, New Mexico (small town). It awarded 386 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, criminal justice and cosmetology.

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Federal context for New Mexico Junior College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$47,749

Median earnings 4 years after

$60,987

Median earnings 10 years after

$34,233

Average net price

$6,524

Completion rate

58%

Completions (2024)

386

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

2,175

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$71,456	$85,806	30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$27,179	$44,393	28
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$52,024	$62,870	22
Agriculture, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Education, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Education, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	185
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	57
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	27
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	26
Barbering/Barber	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	11
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Associate	10
Equestrian/Equine Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	9
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Associate	7

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	20%	369
Retail Trade	14%	249
Public Administration	11%	201
Educational Services	10%	176
Accommodation and Food Services	6%	115
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	6%	108
Construction	4%	79
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4%	71

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Sources: federal figures for New Mexico Junior College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.

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