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Finance and Financial Management Services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,868/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #244 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$540K	$534K	$498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	16.4x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,588

Out-of-state: $101,084 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,988

17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,670

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,084

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,868/yr, Finance and Financial Management Services graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus land near the $55,340 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 16.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Finance and Financial Management Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $15,670 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #244 ranking among 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs places New Mexico State University-Main Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $48,868 to $55,084 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About New Mexico State University-Main Campus

With 76% of applicants admitted, New Mexico State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,561 in Las Cruces, NM. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Finance and Financial Management Services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

At 71/100, the score looks reasonable — but Finance and Financial Management Services is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Finance and Financial Management Services at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →