New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1893Remote townSEVP certified

About

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU or Highlands) is a public research university in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1893, it has satellite campuses in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington and Roswell. NMHU has an average annual enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six schools and colleges.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$12,201
Estimated total for international students: US$29,577
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$7,281
Total cost for in-state students: US$24,657

Net price calculatornmhu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,451
Graduate students: 1,101
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 10 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 30%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$48,104

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (57)

Bachelor's degrees26 subjects

Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsForestryGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology

Master's degrees18 subjects

Area StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, OtherCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoric Preservation and ConservationInformation Science/StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees1 subject

Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduate certificates11 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationEducational Administration and SupervisionFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHuman Resources Management and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.