Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes 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.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #63 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 619 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 618 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,224 |
| 2 years | $29,784 |
| 3 years | $29,826 |
| 4 years | $34,402 |
| 5 years | $41,555 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $34,402, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $20,938.
Best-Paid Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
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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