Film, Video & Photographic Arts at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Film, Video & Photographic Arts, take a look at what 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, 39 film, video & photographic arts degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning 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%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 275 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 278 |
Earnings for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Film, Video & Photographic Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,613 |
| 2 years | $19,358 |
| 3 years | $25,385 |
| 4 years | $30,134 |
| 5 years | $35,433 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $30,134, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $15,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 31% women (12) and 69% men (27).
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 39 bachelor’s film, video & photographic arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 31% were women (12) and 69% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Film, Video & Photographic Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Film, Video & Photographic Arts Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates
Those who complete Film, Video & Photographic Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Film, Video & Photographic Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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.