Liberal Arts General Studies at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 421 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 169 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #142 of 165 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #317 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1268 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,370 |
| 2 years | $23,005 |
| 3 years | $23,805 |
| 4 years | $29,235 |
| 5 years | $32,811 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana take home a median $29,235, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $10,497.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 66% women (276) and 34% men (145).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Among the 421 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 66% were women (276) and 34% were men (145).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 305 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 78% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 421 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.