The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
New Mexico’s two flagship universities, New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico, provide a range of social activities and boast highly diverse campuses. Heavily influenced by Native American culture and history, the state is also home to the Institute of American Indian Arts, which aims to strengthen tribal nations and education as a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Other members of the AIHEC include Navajo Technical University, which established the first veterinary technician program on an Indian reservation.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:4.5 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$38,758
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: + $1,008
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:97%
Graduation rate:58%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#2 in New Mexico|#330 in Political Science nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:6.3 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$31,368
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $6,998
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:57%
Graduation rate:55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in New Mexico?
Years
4.8 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in New Mexico is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.8 years.
How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in poli sci/government earn in New Mexico?
Salary
$36,333
The median bachelor's degree in poli sci/government graduate earns $36,333 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government cost in New Mexico?
Net cost
$13,101
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government is $13,101. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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