Business & Commerce at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 73 business & commerce degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,587 |
| 2 years | $17,794 |
| 3 years | $24,366 |
| 4 years | $33,431 |
| 5 years | $40,116 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $33,431, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana comes in at $7,571.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 60% women (44) and 40% men (29).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 47 associate’s business & commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 60% were women (28) and 40% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
This Business & Commerce program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 73 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.