Graphic Communications at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 graphic communications degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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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. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Graphic Communications Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Graphic Communications program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 171 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 170 |
Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Graphic Communications 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 | $30,817 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $30,817, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Graphic Communications graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Communications graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 59% women (24) and 41% men (17).
Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 41 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 59% were women (24) and 41% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 73% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 41%.*
*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-Main Campus
This Graphic Communications program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 41 |
Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Those who complete Graphic Communications program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Graphic Communications majors, 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.
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