# New Mexico Highlands University: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Las Vegas, NM. IPEDS 187897, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-highlands-university/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,271
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,821 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,760 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in NM: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (4 colleges, $56,638): +$1,183
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,977

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,821 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,511 | $60,529 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,947 | $62,483 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,175 | $67,984 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,508 | $73,956 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $16,530 | $74,054 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $62,431 | $17,916 | $15,489 | 55% |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $57,821 | $16,760 | $14,838 | 26% |
| Eastern New Mexico University | $55,454 | $19,250 | $4,904 | 45% |
| New Mexico State University | $54,077 | $20,000 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $93,180 NM, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $98,630 NM, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $106,970 NM, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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