Liberal Arts & Humanities at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 569 in Alamogordo, NM.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,868/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 64.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Liberal Arts & Humanities involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

With first-year pay of $27,868 far exceeding the $9,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #220 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $27,868 to $32,811 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $27,868/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$337K
4.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
64.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,232
Out-of-state: $12,144
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$32,811
18% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →