Drama & Theater Arts at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online 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.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $17,551 |
| 3 years | $30,434 |
| 4 years | $15,599 |
| 5 years | $35,769 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $15,599, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 69% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $17,009.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 16 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Drama & Theater Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
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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