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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western New Mexico University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western New Mexico University students is 29.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.7%.

29.3%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • African American 36.7% 11 students
  • white 27.4% 14 students
  • unknown 44.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 27.6% 42 students

Drop Out

Western New Mexico University has an overall drop-out rate of 65.0% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 65.5% and 64.4% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

65.0%

  • asian 66.7% 4 students
  • African American 50.0% 15 students
  • white 68.6% 35 students
  • unknown 55.6% 5 students
  • hispanic 66.4% 101 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

5.7%

  • African American 13.3% 4 students
  • white 3.9% 2 students
  • hispanic 5.9% 9 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $72,711 $81,333 $74,533
Criminal Justice and Corrections $31,610 $33,993 $36,989
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $54,681 NA NA
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions NA $37,748 NA
Psychology, General NA $21,052 NA
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $50,375 $26,353 NA
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods NA $30,409 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions $42,641 $38,289 $40,776
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $48,216 $25,967 $24,940
Business Administration, Management and Operations $60,020 $49,644 NA
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $64,688 $50,000 NA
Social Work $44,919 NA NA

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing NA $56,641 $64,319
Precision Metal Working NA $32,569 NA
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions NA $44,384 NA
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services NA $12,468 NA

Graduate/Professional Certificates

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Social Work $44,395 NA NA

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