Public & Social Service at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, 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 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. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #593 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,196 |
| 2 years | $33,728 |
| 3 years | $38,358 |
| 4 years | $45,169 |
| 5 years | $52,076 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $45,169, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $24,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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