University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest Data & Information Overview

Fair Price Value for Your Money
12% Student Loan Default Rate

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How Well Is University of the Southwest Ranked?

#2,195 Best Colleges in Nation
#13 Best Colleges in NM
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2026 College Rankings

In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.

Overall Ranking

According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, USW is ranked #2,195 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.

Within the state, USW holds the #13 spot on the Best Colleges in New Mexico ranking.

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How Much Do USW Grads Make?

$53,747 Avg Salary of Grads
High Earnings Boost

Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from USW with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. That’s great news for USW students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.

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