by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU highly for social work, coming in at #357 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 357 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 of 60 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU report a median salary of $46,547 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 78% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 72 |
