by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #568 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 568 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 16 |
The communication & journalism field at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 40 |
| Journalism | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,814 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $18,250 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 58% of graduates 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 16 |
