Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in New Mexico by ROI
Colleges in New Mexico ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in New Mexico
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$392,636
Across New Mexico programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,868
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southeast New Mexico College
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$386,488 | $24,366 | $11,794 | $7,571 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Grad rate: 16.2% |
-$387,982 | $24,366 | $12,541 | $7,571 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Grad rate: 20.0% |
-$389,864 | $24,366 | $13,482 | $7,571 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$394,086 | $24,366 | $15,593 | $7,571 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$404,760 | $24,366 | $20,930 | $7,571 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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