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 hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $29,942. This is less than $34,656, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
The hospitality program at NMSU Main Campus awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to 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, 62% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its hospitality bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 137 |
| General Business/Commerce | 94 |
| Marketing | 72 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.