by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #513 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 513 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 43 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Learn more about NMSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NMSU granted 24 bachelor’s completions in communication, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 16 |