Is University of the Southwest worth it?
University of the Southwest is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hobbs, New Mexico (small town). It awarded 298 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in counselor education and guidance services, biology sciences and curriculum and instruction.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,278
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,952
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,389
Average net price
$16,927
Completion rate
17%
Completions (2024)
298
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
346
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $54,966 | $59,588 | 88 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,282 | $47,402 | 26 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $43,873 | $49,484 | 26 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $44,508 | $47,483 | 25 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 46 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's | 27 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 24 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 24 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | Master's | 22 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Master's | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of the Southwest. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page