Music Education at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Music Education, 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 in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 music education degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Music Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 332 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 154 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Music Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 12 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
Minority students account for 75% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Music Education Graduates
Graduates of the Music Education program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| 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.