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Graphic Communications at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

If you plan to study Graphic Communications, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is in Las Cruces, NM.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 graphic communications degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Of 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Graduates of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Graphic Communications program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$20,207
5 years	$25,413

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $20,207, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Graphic Communications Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Of the 7 associate’s graphic communications degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	5

Minority students account for 71% of Graphic Communications associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, higher than the national average of 52%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

The Graphic Communications program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	8

Top-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Students who finish Graphic Communications program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836
Data Entry Keyers	$33,881
Printing Press Operators	$31,814
Etchers and Engravers	$28,903
Desktop Publishers	$27,130
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$25,852

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.