Psychology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
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Studying Online 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%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #66 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #875 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #66 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #875 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,207 |
| 2 years | $23,391 |
| 3 years | $31,207 |
| 4 years | $34,534 |
| 5 years | $45,418 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $34,534, 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
The median debt for Psychology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $17,725.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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