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 sociology.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 418 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 418 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in sociology from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #20 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,376 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 30 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NMSU Main Campus, about 13% were men and 87% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its sociology 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, 17 students earned a master's degree in sociology from NMSU Main Campus. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.