New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$14,838Average net price / year
26%Graduation rate
$45,937Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,399Median debt at graduation
1,451Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,416
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,336
- Total cost of attendance
- $20,868
- Room & board
- $10,116
- Books & supplies
- $1,158
- Average net price
- $14,838
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $13,511
- $30–48k
- $13,947
- $48–75k
- $15,175
- $75–110k
- $16,508
- $110k+
- $16,530
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 26%
- First-year retention
- 50%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,952
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,937
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,399
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 45%
- Students with federal loans
- 18%
Programs: what graduates earn
16 of 59 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 41 | $88,137 | $10,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 82 | $41,352 | $16,325 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 55 | $39,271 | $11,399 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 63 | $34,750 | $13,000 |
| Psychology, General | 31 | $27,483 | $8,785 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 14 | $26,461 | $23,292 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | $21,630 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 | $49,163 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 21 | $62,375 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | $63,517 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 69 | $62,039 | $28,531 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 35 | $57,281 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | $52,709 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 140 | $50,653 | $25,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 45 | $48,494 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | $38,081 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,451
- Graduate students
- 1,419
- Part-time
- 36%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 17%
- Hispanic
- 61%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $52,407 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 78%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.nmhu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Education – 27% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does New Mexico Highlands University cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,838 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,416 and the full cost of attendance is $20,868.
How much do New Mexico Highlands University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,937 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
26% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Las Vegas
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM · Public · 423 students |
$4,595 | — | 28% | $32,461 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.