New Mexico State University-Main Campus
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 296(↓33) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: NMSU
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Dan Arvizu (Chancellor)
Website: www.nmsu.edu/； Phone: 5756460111
Location: 2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM, 88003-8001
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $7,543  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $24,667 |
| Room and Board | $11,252 | Under Students | 11,231 |
| Graduation Rate | 22.1% | Retension Rate | 71.6% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 15:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 42:58 |
| Graduation Salary | $15,599 - $95,682 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Sun Belt Conference - Western Athletic Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Important Facts Trends
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
New Mexico State University-Main Campus degrees/majors
New Mexico State University-Main Campus major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2022 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $33,431-$40,965 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $31,839-$75,747 | ||||
| Accounting. | $53,098-$71,200 | ||||
| Finance, General. | $41,370 | ||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $24,572-$41,107 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | - | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $53,669 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | $90,598 | ||||
| Chemical Engineering. | $88,962 | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $75,381 | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $86,665 | ||||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | - | ||||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | - | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $91,131 | ||||
| Industrial Engineering. | $95,682 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | - | ||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | - | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | $50,481 | ||||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. | - | ||||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | - | ||||
| Public Health Education and Promotion. | $24,874-$39,669 | ||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | $44,231 | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $68,637-$72,107 | ||||
| Nursing Practice. | $68,637-$72,107 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | $45,590 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $24,581-$47,646 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $53,048 | ||||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | $53,048 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $45,862-$57,990 | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $26,929-$39,750 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $26,929-$39,750 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $26,929-$39,750 | ||||
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | $45,274 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education. | $45,274 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education. | $45,274 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $37,093 | ||||
| Biochemistry. | - | ||||
| Molecular Biology. | - | ||||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. | - | ||||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | - | ||||
| Genetics, General. | - | ||||
| Bioinformatics. | - | ||||
| Ecology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $30,689-$51,087 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | - | ||||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | $44,433 | ||||
| Agricultural Economics. | $44,433 | ||||
| Turf and Turfgrass Management. | - | ||||
| Animal Sciences, General. | $37,966 | ||||
| Food Technology and Processing. | - | ||||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | $42,222 | ||||
| Horticultural Science. | $42,222 | ||||
| Range Science and Management. | $42,222 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $75,980 | ||||
| Information Technology. | $75,980 | ||||
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $34,534 | ||||
| Experimental Psychology. | - | ||||
| Psychopharmacology. | - | ||||
| Counseling Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | ||||
| Economics, General. | - | ||||
| Development Economics and International Development. | - | ||||
| Geography. | - | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $36,167 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $34,431 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $29,235-$35,854 | ||||
| General Studies. | $29,235-$35,854 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | - | ||||
| Social Work. | $38,916-$51,422 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | - | ||||
| Journalism. | $37,814 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | $30,846 | ||||
| Dance, General. | - | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $15,599 | ||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | $30,134 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Music Performance, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $46,289 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Resource Management Studies, General. | $40,895 | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $31,990 | ||||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | $38,565 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | ||||
| Chemistry, General. | - | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | ||||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $76,975 | ||||
| Surveying Technology/Surveying. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $29,214-$41,339 | ||||
| Creative Writing. | $40,072 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | $20,207-$30,817 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | ||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | $43,551 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $32,742 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | ||||
| Applied and Professional Ethics. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Studies. | - |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Education School# 99(↑22)
- Engineering School# 132(↑8)-
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 60(↓7)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 72(↑12)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 82(↓6)
- Civil Engineering# 90(↑8)
- Materials Engineering# 102(↓4)
- Computer Engineering# 104(↓1)
- Chemical Engineering# 109(↑12)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 122(↑6)
- Mechanical Engineering# 124(↑8)
- Public Affairs# 147(↑23)
- Nursing School# 139(↑2)
- Fine Arts# 135(↓21)
- Science+
- Health Specialty+
- Business School+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 117 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | - | 85 |
| Basketball | 19 | 21 |
| Baseball | 39 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | - | 37 |
| Soccer | - | 35 |
| Softball | - | 28 |
| Volleyball | - | 20 |
| Golf | 13 | 6 |
| Tennis | 7 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 12 | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 113 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 61 |
| Baseball | 37 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | 35 |
| Soccer | - | 34 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Volleyball | - | 25 |
| Golf | 14 | 9 |
| Softball | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 8 | 8 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 11 | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 120 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 107 |
| Baseball | 40 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | 36 |
| Basketball | 20 | 13 |
| Soccer | - | 31 |
| Volleyball | - | 25 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 13 | 9 |
| Tennis | 11 | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
