U.S. median for this major: $51,502.
College Scorecard field of study; 144 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% 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 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions: 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.
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 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $13,947 | $62,483 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $15,175 | $67,984 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $16,508 | $73,956 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $16,530 | $74,054 | 3.4 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 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates 4 years after graduating ($52,517) minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,794 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.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at New Mexico colleges
Every New Mexico college we cover that reports Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 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 | $52,517 | $18,375 | $14,838 | 26% |
| 2 | Eastern New Mexico University | $50,598 | $20,378 | $4,904 | 45% |
| 3 | New Mexico State University | $39,293 | $24,421 | $8,889 | 55% |
1 more New Mexico college offers Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Clergy
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.4% 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
New Mexico Highlands University Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions questions
How much do New Mexico Highlands University Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates earn?
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn a median $52,517 four years after graduating and $34,750 one year after. The U.S. median for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates across 47 colleges is $51,502.
How much debt do New Mexico Highlands University Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates of New Mexico Highlands University is $18,375, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is New Mexico Highlands University a good school for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in New Mexico?
On pay, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn $52,517 four years out, $1,919 above the median for the same major across 3 New Mexico colleges ($50,598) and $1,015 above the U.S. median ($51,502). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does New Mexico Highlands University rank for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in New Mexico?
Of 3 New Mexico colleges reporting Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduate earnings, New Mexico Highlands University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $56,160 in New Mexico and $59,550 nationally. Others include health education specialists and clergy.
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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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