# University of New Mexico: Writing (bachelor's)

Albuquerque, NM. IPEDS 187985, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,999
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,244 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,363 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,103

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,244 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 | $11,938 | $52,408 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,045 | $57,268 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,196 | $71,100 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,906 | $78,607 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,053 | $83,643 | 3.3 years |

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

## Writing at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $56,244 | $14,363 | $15,489 | 55% |
| New Mexico State University | $39,479 | not reported | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $65,190 Albuquerque, NM, $64,250 NM, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Albuquerque, NM, not reported NM, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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