Public Institution
Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, a small town nestled in the mountains of southwestern New Mexico. The campus provides a close-knit environment for its students. With its location near the Gila National Forest, WNMU offers unique opportunities for outdoor recreation and study in natural sciences.
Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,847
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
54/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,868
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $14,354/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Western New Mexico University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 42% of students receive Pell Grants; 22% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,881 | $31,524 |
| $30K – $48K | $6,940 | $27,760 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,883 | $51,532 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,868 | $31,472 |
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 Western New Mexico University
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
88
|
$73,666/yr | High | 26.7x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
55
|
$32,386/yr | Moderate | 15.6x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
52
|
$42,250/yr | Moderate | 12.4x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
37
|
$31,591/yr | High | 9.0x |
| Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools → |
36
|
$34,345/yr | Moderate | 9.9x |