General Visual & Performing Arts at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 general visual & performing arts degrees were granted 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.
Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General 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 | $20,160 |
| 2 years | $19,455 |
| 3 years | $22,430 |
| 4 years | $30,846 |
| 5 years | $34,364 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $30,846, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $28,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 84% women (21) and 16% men (4).
General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 23 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 83% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 45%.*
General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 2 master’s general visual & performing arts graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The General Visual & Performing Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete General Visual & Performing Arts program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.