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Visual & Performing Arts at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

64 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
#559 Overall Quality
We'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. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at NMSU Main Campus

NMSU Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #559 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 486
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 559

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at NMSU Main Campus

During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #329 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from NMSU Main Campus Cost?

$8,147 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NMSU Main Campus Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 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.

NMSU Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from NMSU Main Campus in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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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, 67% 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 visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 43
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

Does NMSU Main Campus Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts 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.

NMSU Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual & performing arts from NMSU Main Campus in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in 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 visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

NMSU Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 30
General Visual & Performing Arts 21
Music 9
Dance 5
Drama & Theater Arts 5
Fine & Studio Arts 5

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