How much money do Central New Mexico Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for CNM graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $60,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $46,900 and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers graduates who have a median starting income of $34,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Central New Mexico Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $60,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $46,900 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,700 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $33,200 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $32,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $31,100 |
| Fire Protection (Associate's Degree) | $30,900 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $30,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $29,400 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $28,400 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,100 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,900 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $25,900 |
| Psychology (Associate's Degree) | $23,900 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Associate's Degree) | $23,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,700 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $23,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,800 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $19,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Associate's Degree) | $15,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187532 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Central New Mexico Community College.