New Mexico State University-Dona Ana: programs, outcomes and local jobs

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana at a glance

• 5,177

  students enrolled

• 1,297

  degrees and certificates a year

• 19%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,048

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,040 in state, $5,682 out of state

• $32,960

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $39,067

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Doña Ana County, where the college is.

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• 74

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in Doña Ana County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $55,663

  median household income

  Doña Ana County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, education, which lead to clinical (12 open), engineering (19 open), security (2 open).

Hiring most: Community Health Systems (9), Peraton (8), Oracle (7), LifePoint Health (6), Sierra Lobo (5), Aerotek (2), ARSAN International Consulting Group (2), Peraton Enterprise Solutions (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (19), Finance (14), Operations (13), Clinical (12), Marketing (2), Security (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center - Las CrucesLas Cruces · 575-524-6250 · Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00
• America`s Job Center - Sunland ParkSunland Park · 575-618-1249 · Monday - Friday 8a,-5pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana enrolls about 5,177 students and is a public 2-year institution in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awards about 1,297 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?

19% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,960 six years after entry and $39,067 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offer AI or data science degrees?

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?

74 open professional jobs are listed in Doña Ana County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Community Health Systems has the most openings.