History at New Mexico State University - Main Campus
NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has a total student population of 14,227. Of the 2,425 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University - Main Campus in 2021, 19 of them were history majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
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NMSU Main Campus History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
NMSU Main Campus History Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the history progam at NMSU Main Campus compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at NMSU Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular History Master’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Most Popular History Schools | 415 |
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History Student Demographics at NMSU Main Campus
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
NMSU Main Campus History Bachelor’s Program
About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at NMSU Main Campus are white. This is below average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 14% more racial-ethnic minorities in its history bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from NMSU Main Campus, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
History majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 22 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Communication & Journalism
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NM, the home state for New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in NM | Average Salary in NM |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 7,010 | $55,380 |
| Managers | 2,850 | $96,490 |
| Curators | 120 | $52,880 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 80 | $38,690 |
| Historians | 50 | $71,800 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By AllenS under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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