U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,868. College Scorecard.
New Mexico Highlands University Education (Elementary / Secondary): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses New Mexico Highlands University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,511 | $60,529 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $13,947 | $62,483 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $15,175 | $67,984 | 3.0 years |
| $75–110k | $16,508 | $73,956 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $16,530 | $74,054 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (16% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,566) minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,843 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at New Mexico colleges
Every New Mexico college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Highlands University | $53,566 | $18,375 | $14,838 | 26% |
| 2 | New Mexico State University | $51,592 | $24,705 | $8,889 | 55% |
| 3 | Eastern New Mexico University | $51,075 | $24,000 | $4,904 | 45% |
| 4 | University of New Mexico | $50,231 | $21,812 | $15,489 | 55% |
| 5 | University of the Southwest | $47,402 | $24,312 | $16,927 | 17% |
3 more New Mexico colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at New Mexico Highlands University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About New Mexico Highlands University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 26% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,937
- Full cost breakdown · all 27 majors · overview
Related majors at New Mexico Highlands University
- Education (Subject Teaching)$62,375
- Special Education—
New Mexico Highlands University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do New Mexico Highlands University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn a median $53,566 four years after graduating and $41,352 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do New Mexico Highlands University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of New Mexico Highlands University is $18,375, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is New Mexico Highlands University a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New Mexico?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn $53,566 four years out, $2,491 above the median for the same major across 5 New Mexico colleges ($51,075) and $5,743 above the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does New Mexico Highlands University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in New Mexico?
Of 5 New Mexico colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, New Mexico Highlands University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $74,550 in New Mexico and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “New Mexico Highlands University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-highlands-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).