by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,160 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,314 for all visual arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,500 for all visual arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual arts from NMSU Main Campus in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
| Music | 7 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
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