by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,360 a year. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, general business students borrow a median amount of $24,225 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a associate's degree in general business from NMSU Main Campus. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
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, 58% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 128 |
| Marketing | 92 |
| Accounting | 81 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 39 |
| Hospitality Management | 36 |
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