What do New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates earn?

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates report median earnings of $38,119 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do New Mexico State University-Alamogordo 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 25% of graduates.

What share of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates are found employed?

Graduates found employed for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is being added.

Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo worth it?

Alamogordo, NM · Public · 2-year · Campus of New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public, two-year institution in Alamogordo, New Mexico (rural area), part of the New Mexico State University system. It awarded 88 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, legal assistant and welding technology.

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is part of New Mexico State University

Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.

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Federal data

Federal context for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$38,119

Median earnings 4 years after

$54,874

Median earnings 10 years after

$39,067

Average net price

$7,369

Completion rate

14%

Completions (2024)

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

591

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$27,868	$39,985	86
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$56,196	$68,291	45
Criminal Justice and Corrections	Associate	$27,638	$35,798	34
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	$30,628	$42,773	25
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Processing	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Education, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	$37,514	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	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	17
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	9
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Associate	6
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	Associate	6
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	6
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	Certificate 1-2 yrs	5
Education, General	Associate	4
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	Certificate under 12 weeks	4
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	3
Fine/Studio Arts, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	3

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	25%	176
Retail Trade	13%	91
Public Administration	10%	73
Educational Services	9%	68
Accommodation and Food Services	8%	57
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	7%	49
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	6%	42
Finance and Insurance	5%	39

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