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Computer Information Systems at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Computer Information Systems at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 computer information systems degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems 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 Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #3 of 6
Best Value New Mexico #5 of 6
Best Value Southwest (Region) #20 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #46 of 90
Best Value Nationwide #149 of 827
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #466 of 839

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #3 of 6
Best Value New Mexico #5 of 6
Best Value Southwest (Region) #20 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #46 of 90
Best Value Nationwide #149 of 827
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #466 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Information Systems at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $57,124
2 years $55,512
3 years $66,230
4 years $75,980
5 years $87,850

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $75,980, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Information Systems earnings compared with all majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $21,261.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 21% women (42) and 79% men (157).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Of the 148 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 22% were women (33) and 78% were men (115).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Computer Information Systems Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 89
Black / African American 2
Asian 5
American Indian / Alaska Native 3
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Information Systems majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Minority students account for 71% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Among the 48 master’s computer information systems graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 17% were women (8) and 83% were men (40).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Computer Information Systems Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 17
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 11
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Information Systems majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Minority students account for 46% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Of the 3 doctoral computer information systems graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Computer Information Systems Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Information Systems majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

The Computer Information Systems program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 96
Information Technology 103

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

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