Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus worth it?

Los Alamos, NM · Public · 2-year · Campus of University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public, two-year institution in Los Alamos, New Mexico (small town), part of the University of New Mexico system. It awarded 66 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in emergency medical technology, liberal arts and sciences and general studies.

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is part of University of New Mexico

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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

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

Median earnings 1 year after

$42,863

Median earnings 4 years after

$59,818

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,792

Average net price

$13,470

Completion rate

23%

Completions (2024)

66

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

218

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$22,417$34,34239
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$25,698$39,38525
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate$20,646N/A16
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teaching Assistants/AidesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teaching Assistants/AidesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental Control Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/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.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr14
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate12
General StudiesAssociate10
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate9
Engineering, GeneralAssociate5
Robotics Technology/TechnicianAssociate5
Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociate5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceAssociate2
Environmental ScienceAssociate1
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate1

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services20%117
Health Care and Social Assistance10%59
Public Administration9%53
Retail Trade9%50
Accommodation and Food Services7%43
Educational Services7%39
Manufacturing6%35
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%30

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Sources: federal figures for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. 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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