New Mexico Highlands University's published cost of attendance is $20,868. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,511, families in the lower-middle band pay around $13,947, middle-income families pay about $15,175, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $16,508, and higher-income families pay roughly $16,530.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,868 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,336 |
| Room and Board | $10,116 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,158 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,030 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,838 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,511 |
| $30–48k | $13,947 |
| $48–75k | $15,175 |
| $75–110k | $16,508 |
| $110k+ | $16,530 |
New Mexico Highlands University's published cost of attendance is $20,868. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,511, families in the lower-middle band pay around $13,947, middle-income families pay about $15,175, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $16,508, and higher-income families pay roughly $16,530. Azimuth ranks New Mexico Highlands University #81 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public regional university, New Mexico Highlands relies on a combination of federal and state aid, institutional scholarships, and federal loans to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and need-based institutional aid is available to qualifying students. The relatively modest net-price spread across income bands reflects the public tuition structure and broad-access mission typical of regional public universities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $11,399, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,350; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,864, median federal debt of $11,399 projects to a monthly payment of about $129 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,864, placing New Mexico Highlands University in the 30.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,250 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 81.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks New Mexico Highlands University #511 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 93 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,566, ranked #33 nationally in its major. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions reports 69 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,517, ranked #6 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 37 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,926, ranked #291 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 36 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $97,309, ranked #92 nationally in its major.
