Business & Commerce at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 business & commerce 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.
Business & Commerce Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #459 of 567 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #459 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’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 | $32,247 |
| 2 years | $34,124 |
| 3 years | $31,830 |
| 4 years | $40,886 |
| 5 years | $43,160 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $40,886, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $15,898.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 64% women (61) and 36% men (34).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 associate’s business & commerce graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 94 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 65% were women (61) and 35% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 67 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*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-Main Campus
The Business & Commerce program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 95 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, 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.