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. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 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 visual & performing arts, placing at #846 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 846 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 8 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 72 of 102 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 39 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 25 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 |
| Music | 13 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NMSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU report a median salary of $27,450 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $20,211 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, 45% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
