by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #850 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 850 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 63 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The psychology field at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 117 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 18 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 54 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 724 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,534 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $17,725 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 71% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 6 |
