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. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #237 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% 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, 76% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 172 |
| Public Health | 93 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 24 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 20 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.