by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $32,825. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from NMSU Main Campus. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 27 |
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