All NMSU majors by area
- Science & Math · 20
- Engineering · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Business & Finance · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,533 | $52,567 | $20,312 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $33,603 | $44,272 | $16,449 |
| Animal Sciences | $28,475 | $36,858 | $18,489 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | $26,666 | — | $22,993 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $36,198 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $68,002 | $96,510 | $24,537 |
| Electrical Engineering | $82,790 | $95,683 | $23,250 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,766 | $90,091 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,813 | $85,742 | $18,759 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $60,250 | $81,690 | $22,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $60,212 | $74,115 | $13,382 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $48,868 | $68,890 | $15,670 |
| Agricultural Business | $41,268 | $63,139 | — |
| Marketing | $33,191 | $63,115 | $21,297 |
| Business | $39,442 | $60,970 | $24,225 |
| Accounting | $38,057 | $57,219 | $14,750 |
| Business Administration | $35,599 | $54,077 | $20,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $29,942 | $49,444 | $21,085 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,229 | $78,951 | $20,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $53,428 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $23,701 | $50,998 | $20,500 |
| Dietetics | — | $49,080 | — |
| Public Health | $27,729 | $42,410 | $23,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,631 | $39,293 | $24,421 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,568 | $43,872 | $24,656 |
| Linguistics | $27,720 | $40,432 | $19,125 |
| Writing | — | $39,479 | — |
| English | — | $32,767 | $18,800 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $25,344 | $37,880 | $15,625 |
| Theatre | $17,980 | $30,355 | $17,009 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $18,470 | $27,875 | $28,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $31,963 | $58,953 | $19,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,016 | $51,972 | $15,112 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,888 | $51,592 | $24,705 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $32,825 | $45,765 | $18,250 |
| Graphic Communications | $24,115 | $33,612 | $22,500 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,674 | $94,024 | $21,261 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NMSU students earn a median $39,067 ten years after starting college, more than 40% of New Mexico colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
NMSU majors questions
How many majors does NMSU offer?
New Mexico State University offers 79 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at NMSU?
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University earn a median $96,510 four years after graduating, the highest of the 41 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,537.
Which NMSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $27,875 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to New Mexico State University overview