Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Western New Mexico University is a public institution in Silver City, New Mexico, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,026 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,095 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 33.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,522 per year. The most popular programs include Social Work, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Registered Nursing, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,095
Graduation Rate
33.7%
Median Debt
$23,000
Average Net Price
$8,522
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.15x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,026
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,856
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,342
Pell Grant Rate
43.5%
Federal Loan Rate
21.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,381
Income $30K–$48K
$8,336
Income $48K–$75K
$12,493
Income $110K+
$13,210
Student Demographics
Women
57.7%
White
27.2%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
56.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
2.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree, Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (62)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 42 |
| Social Work | $49,567 | 37 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,626 | 33 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 21 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 19 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,184 | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $56,548 | 9 |
| Business | Not reported | 7 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Cell Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Zoology | Not reported | 3 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $63,313 | 179 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 29 |
| Business Administration & Management | $95,128 | 27 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $60,521 | 13 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 5 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | $72,205 | Not reported |
Associate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 74 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 25 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $42,238 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Not reported | 56 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 10 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Master | 2 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Special Education | Associate | 1 |
| Biology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Political Science | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Bachelor | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Colleges in New Mexico
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New Mexico
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in New Mexico
- Most Affordable Colleges in New Mexico
- Best ROI Colleges in New Mexico
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