Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #457 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 457 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 27 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 6 master’s degrees in economics.
NMSU has not been ranked for economics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 4 doctoral degrees in economics.
NMSU is not yet ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from NMSU were men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU granted 4 doctoral completions in development economics and international development in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 3 graduate certificate degrees in economics.
NMSU has not been ranked for economics at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in economics from NMSU identified as men.
The majority of economics graduate certificate degree graduates at NMSU were White. Roughly 100% 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 graduate certificate in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU conferred 3 graduate certificate completions in applied economics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NMSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 10 |