Public Institution
New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is located in the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico, with additional campuses throughout the state. The university is noted for its programs in natural resources management and social work, alongside a range of liberal arts and sciences. With a relatively small student body, Highlands offers a close-knit campus environment.
Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,869
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
53/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,260
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $12,180/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. New Mexico Highlands University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 17% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,501 | $54,004 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,953 | $55,812 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,596 | $62,384 |
| $75K – $110K | $14,350 | $57,400 |
| $110K+ | $14,797 | $59,188 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,260 | $29,040 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at New Mexico Highlands University
7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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91
|
$88,137/yr | High | 36.0x |
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66
|
$39,271/yr | High | 19.4x |
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62
|
$41,352/yr | High | 16.2x |
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48
|
$34,750/yr | Moderate | 15.4x |
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46
|
$21,630/yr | Moderate | 15.0x |
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33
|
$27,483/yr | High | 8.5x |
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23
|
$26,461/yr | Low | 8.1x |