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 #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,254 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from NMSU Main Campus. About 32% were men and 68% 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, 59% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 29 |
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