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, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #488 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 457 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 488 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in communications from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #144 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Studies from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from NMSU Main Campus. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.