Journalism at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Journalism, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 journalism graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,254 |
| 2 years | $27,784 |
| 3 years | $32,168 |
| 4 years | $37,814 |
| 5 years | $42,400 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Journalism graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $37,814, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $18,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Journalism graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 51% women (18) and 49% men (17).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 35 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 51% were women (18) and 49% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Journalism program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 35 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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
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