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 visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $18,470. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts students.
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. 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from NMSU Main Campus. About 30% were men and 70% 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, 55% 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its visual 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual arts from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were women.
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, 100% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Music | 9 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.