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 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #574 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 574 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 44 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU report a median salary of $36,167 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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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In the most recent graduating class, 64% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 55% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
