Communications Technology/Support at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at 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.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 284 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 285 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Communications Technology/Support program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,913 |
| 2 years | $23,262 |
| 3 years | $24,264 |
| 4 years | $25,512 |
| 5 years | $25,413 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $25,512, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $22,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Those who complete Communications Technology/Support program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communications Technology/Support graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,153 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $73,086 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Lighting Technicians | $45,092 |
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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