Computer & Information Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #82 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #899 of 1,619 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #82 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #899 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,124 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $66,230 |
| 4 years | $75,980 |
| 5 years | $66,426 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $75,980, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $21,261.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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