Economics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 economics degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Economics Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #117 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #452 of 466 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 39% women (9) and 61% men (14).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 10 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 30% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 6 master’s economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Economics Doctoral Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 4 doctoral economics degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 25% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Economics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 16 |
| Applied Economics | 3 |
| Development Economics | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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