New Mexico State University-Main Campus publishes a cost of attendance of $23,274, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income students see a net price of approximately $6,648 per year, making New Mexico State University-Main Campus one of the more accessible options for cost-sensitive families in the Azimuth coverage set.
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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) | $23,274 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,307 |
| Room and Board | $12,282 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,385 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,889 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,648 |
| $30–48k | $7,424 |
| $48–75k | $9,861 |
| $75–110k | $13,146 |
| $110k+ | $14,049 |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus publishes a cost of attendance of $23,274, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income students see a net price of approximately $6,648 per year, making New Mexico State University-Main Campus one of the more accessible options for cost-sensitive families in the Azimuth coverage set. Middle-income families pay around $9,861, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,049. Azimuth ranks New Mexico State University-Main Campus #69 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 university in New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and New Mexico-specific scholarship programs that can meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for in-state students. The gap between the published cost of attendance and what most families pay reflects the university's broad financial aid reach — a pattern that tends to benefit first-generation and Pell-eligible students most directly. Families weighing the — the difference between sticker price and actual cost — will find that New Mexico State University-Main Campus's net prices, particularly for lower-income households, tell a meaningfully different story than the headline figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,095, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,166; 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 $54,874, median federal debt of $17,095 projects to a monthly payment of about $193 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn median 4-year earnings of $54,874, placing New Mexico State University-Main Campus in the 24.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,147 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 79.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks New Mexico State University-Main Campus #759 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 153 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,951, ranked #243 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 149 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,834, ranked #143 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 129 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,872, ranked #153 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 122 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,567, ranked #256 nationally in its major.
