# New Mexico State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,888
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,592 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,705 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NM: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (5 colleges, $51,075): +$517
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,769

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,592 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 | $6,648 | $29,650 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 3.0 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Highlands University | $53,566 | $18,375 | $14,838 | 26% |
| New Mexico State University | $51,592 | $24,705 | $8,889 | 55% |
| Eastern New Mexico University | $51,075 | $24,000 | $4,904 | 45% |
| University of New Mexico | $50,231 | $21,812 | $15,489 | 55% |
| University of the Southwest | $47,402 | $24,312 | $16,927 | 17% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $74,100 Las Cruces, NM, $74,550 NM, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $75,250 Las Cruces, NM, $75,900 NM, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $55,550 Las Cruces, NM, $62,900 NM, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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