Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · New Mexico State University-Alamogordo · Alamogordo, NM

CIP 52.01

$30,628Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,773Median earnings 4 years after
$40,116Median earnings 5 years after
$7,542Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo earn a median of $30,628 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $7,542, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$30,628$7,542
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants
$30,628$7,542
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
$30,628$7,542

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from New Mexico State University-Alamogordo make?

The median salary is $30,628 one year after graduation and $40,116 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,542.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.