by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NMSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #145 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU report a median salary of $37,814 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,250 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Learn more about NMSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 63% 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 bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.