by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #844 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 844 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 73 of 83 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
The social sciences field at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 38 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Geography and Cartography | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
NMSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU earn a median of $35,120 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,243 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 49% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Social Sciences | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
