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. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $26,312. This is less than $36,364, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $21,085 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
Of the 36 hospitality students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NMSU Main Campus, about 31% were men and 69% were 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, 61% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 128 |
| Marketing | 92 |
| General Business/Commerce | 81 |
| Accounting | 81 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 39 |
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