Western New Mexico University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,026
students enrolled
876
degrees and certificates a year
32%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,522
average net price a year
Tuition $4,914 in state, $11,400 out of state
$31,166
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,095
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration & social work | 31% | 275 |
| Education | 19% | 168 |
| Business & management | 10% | 89 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 74 |
| Health professions | 6% | 48 |
AI and data programs
Western New Mexico University 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 Western New Mexico University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Grant County, where the college is.
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4
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.0%
unemployment in Grant County
2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier
$45,921
median household income
Grant County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, education, business & management, which lead to finance (2 open).
Hiring most: Gila Regional Medical Center (2), Amundson Group (1), James Hamilton Construction (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (2), Finance (2). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board.
- America`s Job Center Silver CitySilver City · Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 ( Closed for lunch 12pm- 1pm)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University enrolls about 2,026 students and is a public 4-year institution in Silver City, New Mexico. It awards about 876 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Western New Mexico University?
- 32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Western New Mexico University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,166 six years after entry and $39,095 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Western New Mexico University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Western New Mexico University 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 Western New Mexico University?
- 4 open professional jobs are listed in Grant County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Gila Regional Medical Center has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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