by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 312 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,442 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in general business from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 137 |
| Marketing | 72 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
| Hospitality Management | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.