New Mexico State University

What are the graduation rates for students at New Mexico State University?

NMSU's reported four-year graduation rate is 34%, while its six-year rate is 55%. These measures follow a defined entering cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students; they do not describe the likelihood of completion for every transfer or part-time student.

The difference between the two rates shows why the time frame matters when comparing colleges or planning a budget. Additional semesters can bring tuition and living expenses even when a student ultimately graduates. NMSU's reported first-year retention rate is 73%, a separate measure of whether students return after their first year rather than whether they earn a degree.

Students evaluating a particular major may find department-level course sequencing, prerequisite availability and required clinical or field placements more useful for planning than an institution-wide graduation figure alone.

What is the earning potential for graduates at New Mexico State University?

Program-level College Scorecard figures report earnings measured one year after completion for covered graduates, not a salary that every NMSU graduate can expect. The figures vary substantially by field and should not be treated as a ranking of program quality.

Among the reported examples, the one-year figure is $74,738 for chemical engineering, $65,075 for registered nursing and $57,124 for computer and information sciences. The corresponding reported figure is $20,207 for psychology. These are field-specific outcomes for the students included in the federal measure, not starting-salary offers or predictions for a current applicant.

Early earnings can reflect occupation, location, additional schooling, work hours and which graduates have earnings captured in the measure. A field commonly followed by graduate study may look different one year out than it does later. Students should compare the credential level and population behind any figure before using it to weigh tuition costs or borrowing.