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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry at New Mexico Community Colleges

In New Mexico, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $43,922 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).
This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.
The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).
Median Earnings Range: $32,730 $58,629 State Figure: $43,922

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.

New Mexico Community Colleges by Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)

College
Median Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - All students are members of the Corps of Cadets, participating in leadership and all Corps activities including JROTC.
Public
Median Earnings: $58,629
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Median Earnings: $50,072
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Median Earnings: $50,072
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Median Earnings: $50,072
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Median Earnings: $50,072
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Rank: #66.
New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico Junior College Photo
Public
Median Earnings: $44,265
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Median Earnings: $44,198
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Median Earnings: $44,198
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Median Earnings: $43,922
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Median Earnings: $43,922
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Southeast New Mexico College
Public
Median Earnings: $43,922
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Median Earnings: $43,922
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Rank: #1313.
Northern New Mexico College
Public
Median Earnings: $43,665
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Rank: #1414.
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $42,597
1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Rank: #1515.
Median Earnings: $41,174
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Rank: #1616.
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Community College Photo
Public
Median Earnings: $41,010
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Rank: #1717.
Clovis Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $40,732
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Rank: #1818.
San Juan College
Public
Median Earnings: $39,336
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Rank: #1919.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $37,804
303 Roma Ave 3rd Floor, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(888) 717-0199
Rank: #2020.
Luna Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $37,371
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Rank: #2121.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $34,927
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Rank: #2222.
Mesalands Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $33,837
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Rank: #2323.
Median Earnings: $32,730
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in New Mexico?
The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in New Mexico are $43,922 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
Which community colleges in New Mexico have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?
The community colleges in New Mexico with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include New Mexico Military Institute, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus and University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.

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