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Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico

3 Colleges
$29,350 Avg Salary
$13,477 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication & Journalism School for You

With 199 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and journalism is the #19 most popular major in New Mexico.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico

Check out the communication and journalism programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New Mexico Schools in Communication & Journalism

Our analysis found Central New Mexico Community College to be the best school for communication and journalism students who want to pursue a degree in New Mexico. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

While working on their degree, communication and journalism majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $6,430 in student debt.

Full Communication & Journalism at Central New Mexico Community College Report

Out of the 3 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces.

After completing their degree, communication and journalism graduates from NMSU Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $17,250.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 3,531
Texas 8,480
Oklahoma 1,106

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66,787
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Journalism 13,552
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.

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