New Mexico Highlands University majors, earnings & debt

New Mexico Highlands University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $97,309 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All New Mexico Highlands University majors by area

Science & Math · 8 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology———
Chemistry———
Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy———
Environmental Science / Conservation———
Forestry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Zoology / Animal Biology———
Humanities & Languages · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies$26,461—$28,606
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$21,630$45,868—
Psychology$27,483$43,926$9,894
Political Science———
Social Sciences, Other———
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Film and Photography———
Music———
Studio Art———
Education · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)—$62,375—
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$41,352$53,566$18,375
Special Education———
Health & Medicine · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$88,137$97,309$21,392
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$34,750$52,517$18,375
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Information Science / Studies———
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$39,271$57,821$16,760

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business Administration → Management analyst

$93,180
New Mexico
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher

$74,550
New Mexico
$63,970
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former New Mexico Highlands University students earn a median $45,937 ten years after starting college, more than 90% of New Mexico colleges we cover. 26% graduate within six years.

New Mexico Highlands University majors questions

How many majors does New Mexico Highlands University offer?

New Mexico Highlands University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.

What is the highest-paying major at New Mexico Highlands University?

Nursing graduates from New Mexico Highlands University earn a median $97,309 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,392.

Which New Mexico Highlands University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $43,926 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to New Mexico Highlands University overview