Social Work at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
38
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,510/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
14.5x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $473K | $473K | $457K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.5x | 14.5x | 14.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.7x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 38 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,588
Out-of-state: $101,084 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,034
31% growth from Year 1
About New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 11,561 in Las Cruces, NM. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at New Mexico State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus's Social Work program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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