New Mexico · Design and Applied Arts

Best Design and Applied Arts institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 50.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
53
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
28%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$62,570
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Design and Applied Arts in New Mexico

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1San Juan College
Farmington Public
1237%
2New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces Public
919%
3Clovis Community College
Clovis Public
734%
4Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
Roswell Public
632%
5Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Public
623%
6New Mexico State University - Grants
Grants Public
526%
7Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque Public
431%
8New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Alamogordo Public
214%
9Western New Mexico University
Silver City Public
232%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$61,300
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Graphic Designers earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
1,170
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$62,570
median $57,780
Best-paying metro
$63,970
Albuquerque, NM

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$62,570 avg · 1,170 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,750 avg · 430 jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$68,760 avg · 280 jobs
Photographers
$59,560 avg · 210 jobs
Set and Exhibit Designers
$56,640 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Design and Applied Arts programs in New Mexico.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in New Mexico is $62,570 (median $57,780), across about 1,170 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Design and Applied Arts program?+

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 20,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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