by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU among the top schools in the country for family, consumer & human sciences, placing at #432 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 432 of 495 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in family, consumer & human sciences at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The family, consumer & human sciences field at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 35 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 13 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 204 |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU report a median salary of $34,402 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, family, consumer & human sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,938 in student loans. This is above $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 76% 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 13 |
