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2026 Best Journalism Schools in New Mexico

2 Colleges in the United States
68 Journalism Degrees Awarded
$32,624 Avg Early-Career Salary

Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their journalism programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for journalism students.

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Best Schools for Journalism in New Mexico

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall journalism education in New Mexico.

Top Schools in Journalism

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best journalism schools. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 journalism degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Journalism graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $32,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,606. Read more about the journalism program at University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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New Mexico State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 35 journalism students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn around $32,825 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,250. More information about a degree in journalism from New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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