# New Mexico State University: Public Health (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,729
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,410 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,252

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,410 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 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 5.4 years |

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

## Public Health at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | $42,410 | $23,500 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $55,840 Las Cruces, NM, $57,990 NM, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $99,710 Las Cruces, NM, $124,300 NM, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $76,380 Las Cruces, NM, $67,990 NM, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% 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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