University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
University of the Southwest, based in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 346 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,389 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 23.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $21,303, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.13x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,927 per year. The most popular programs include Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Biology, Special Education, and Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,389
Graduation Rate
23.1%
Median Debt
$21,303
Average Net Price
$16,927
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.13x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
346
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$16,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,670
Pell Grant Rate
55.2%
Federal Loan Rate
64.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,384
Income $30K–$48K
$14,090
Income $48K–$75K
$15,943
Income $110K+
$21,985
Student Demographics
Women
47.7%
White
16.2%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
64.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
1.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Bachelor (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $38,080 | 14 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | $47,402 | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Master (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,588 | 39 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 29 |
| Biology | Not reported | 28 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 18 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Not reported | 16 |
| Educational Media | Not reported | 12 |
| Sports & Fitness | $49,484 | 12 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Mental Health Services | $47,483 | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | $104,595 | 5 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Finance | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Public Administration | Master | 2 |
| Communications | Master | 1 |
| Educational Administration | Doctoral | 1 |
| Special Education | Doctoral | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Master | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Master | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Bachelor | 1 |
| Finance | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Business | Bachelor | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master | 1 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in New Mexico
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