Is Western New Mexico University worth it?
Western New Mexico University is a public, four-year institution in Silver City, New Mexico (small town). It awarded 977 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, general studies and kindergarten education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,262
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,074
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,095
Average net price
$8,522
Completion rate
32%
Completions (2024)
977
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,026
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $55,907 | $63,313 | 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,386 | $46,184 | 36 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,666 | $84,626 | 34 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $42,250 | $49,567 | 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $62,565 | $95,128 | 25 |
| Social Work | Graduate certificate | $54,127 | N/A | 23 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $34,345 | $56,548 | 22 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's | $48,453 | $60,521 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,591 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Bachelor'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 180 |
| General Studies | Associate | 84 |
| Social Work | Post-bacc certificate | 60 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 44 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 38 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 33 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Associate | 25 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 1,143 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 892 |
| Public Administration | 9% | 364 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 267 |
| Construction | 4% | 170 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 163 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 142 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western New Mexico University. 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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