Social Work at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 social work graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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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. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #364 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,817 |
| 2 years | $35,609 |
| 3 years | $40,196 |
| 4 years | $46,547 |
| 5 years | $52,076 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $46,547, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 88% women (104) and 12% men (14).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 46 bachelor’s social work graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 96% were women (44) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 72 master’s social work graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 83% were women (60) and 17% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Social Work program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 118 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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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