The student-faculty ratio at New Mexico State University is 17:1, and the school has 47.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at New Mexico State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
17:1
Total faculty
625 full time
345 part time
Minority
35% full time
36% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
89%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
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Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students47.4%
20-4942.6%
50 or more10%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
74%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
82%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
41%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
38%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
54%
6-year graduation rate of international students
41%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
45
Post-master's certificates
8
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
126
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
12
Doctoral degrees - other
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
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Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Arizona State University
Eastern New Mexico University
Grand Canyon University
New Mexico State University
University of Arizona
Seeking continuing education
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No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Sonya Chavez, '88 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communications - Chavez is New Mexicos first woman U.S. Marshal. Only three other women current, Anthony Boor, '88 Bachelor of Accountancy - Boor joined Blackbaud, Inc. as its chief financial officer in November 2011 and became the interim chief e, David Bowdich, '91 Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Bowdich was appointed as the Deputy Director of the FBI in March 2018. This is second-highest rankin
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
other
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 17%
Engineering 13%
Health Professions and Related Programs 10%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 7%
Education 7%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$55,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,800
Marketing$47,900
Accounting$44,500
Hospitality Administration/Management$36,800
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Engineering
Electrical Engineering (EE)$72,000
Industrial Engineering (IE)$69,200
Chemical Engineering$69,100
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$63,500
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering$63,200
Civil Engineering$59,700
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$29,700
Health Professions and Related Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$40,400
Majors Offered at This School
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agronomy and Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Genetics, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Surveying Technology/Surveying
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Rhetoric and Composition
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Dietetics/Dietitian
Public Health Education and Promotion
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Natural Resource Economics
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Law
Pre-Law Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Human Biology
International/Global Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Sustainability Studies
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Air Force JROTC/ROTC
Army JROTC/ROTC
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies
Natural Resource Economics
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Forensic Science and Technology
Homeland Security
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
International Public Health/International Health
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health Education and Promotion
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Social Sciences
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
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Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Women's Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Literature
Rhetoric and Composition
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agronomy and Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Entomology
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Science/Culinology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Information Technology
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Master of Art in History and Master of Public Administration
Bachelor of Science and Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering
Masters of Social Work/Masters of Public Health
Bachelor of Science and Master's of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Administration/Master of Criminal Justice
Various Master's Accelerated Programs
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science
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Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Cooperative (work-study plan) program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy
Cooperative education programs
Agriculture, Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Home Economics, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies, Vocational Arts
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
14
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
personal
psychological
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
2,423
Honors program 2018 enrollment
2,423
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
12%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Alabama State University
Arkansas Tech University
Boise State University
Bowie State University
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
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Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Austria
Belize
Brazil
China
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
University Research Association (URA)
Astrophysical Research Consortium
Transportation Consortium of South-Central States
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
