Visual & Performing Arts at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, consider 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 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%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #81 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #881 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,436 |
| 2 years | $19,027 |
| 3 years | $25,471 |
| 4 years | $27,450 |
| 5 years | $34,985 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $27,450, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $20,211.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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