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. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,115 a year. This is less than $25,330, which is the national median of all graphic communication majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. 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 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were 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, 70% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its graphic communication 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
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