by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,534 undergraduate (2,534 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
These majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $59,682 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $42,177 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $32,905 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $28,002 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $25,682 |
Explore the full list of majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,267 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
421 | $25,370 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. |
159 | $42,177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
39 | $59,682 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist. |
36 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
25 | $32,905 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
23 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
15 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. |
7 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 73 | $21,587 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
18 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
11 | $22,739 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
78 | NA |
| Education, General. | 20 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
65 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. |
22 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
7 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
42 | $25,062 |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Critical Infrastructure Protection. |
16 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Lineworker. · Electrician. |
22 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD. · Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
23 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
9 | $25,682 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
14 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Game and Interactive Media Design. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
22 | $28,002 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
8 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
4 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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