New Mexico · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
823
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,250
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,882
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
37%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$87,710
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Western New Mexico University
Silver City Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,5913032%$27,500
2University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,46640355%$20,475
3New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,4832326%$9,894
4New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,25011755%$17,725
5Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public · Associate degree
$25,67515731%$8,858
6Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Portales Public · Bachelor's degree
$19,8444445%$20,050

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
220
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,710
median $73,860
Best-paying metro
$82,760
Albuquerque, NM

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$87,710 avg · 220 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,080 avg · 130 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
avg · 130 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$48,350 avg · 110 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in New Mexico.

Which Psychology program in New Mexico has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Western New Mexico University tops the list at $31,591. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New Mexico is $87,710 (median $73,860), across about 220 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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