by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #558 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 541 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 558 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,393 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science 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.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from NMSU Main Campus in 2022, 38% were men and 62% 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, 62% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its political science 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in political science from NMSU Main Campus. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NMSU Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
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