by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 50 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 public & social service, coming in at #567 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in public & social service at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 77 |
This public & social service area of study at NMSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 118 |
| Public Administration | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,169 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 78% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 77 |
