by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at NMSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’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 psychology, placing at #863 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 863 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 67 of 142 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The psychology field at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 117 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 18 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 18 master’s degrees in psychology.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 45 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 419 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at NMSU were White. Roughly 56% 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 4 doctoral degrees in psychology.
NMSU has not been ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in psychology from NMSU were women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at NMSU were White. About 50% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
NMSU is not currently ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NMSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 117 |