The most popular undergraduate major at New Mexico State University Main Campus is Criminal Justice/Safety Studies followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Elementary Education and Teaching. A list of all 76 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 1 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 28 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 2 |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 2 |
| Animal Sciences | 41 |
| Horticultural Science | 5 |
| Range Science and Management | 7 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 1 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 8 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 |
| Information Technology | 48 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 25 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 108 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 5 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 38 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 42 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 58 |
| Industrial Engineering | 14 |
| Engineering Technology | 54 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 7 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 66 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 14 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 42 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 13 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 37 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 24 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 64 |
| General Studies | 103 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 86 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 9 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 15 |
| Genetics | 5 |
| Ecology | 3 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 23 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 6 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 85 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 147 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 |
| Social Work | 51 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Geography | 29 |
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Sociology | 51 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 40 |
| Music Performance | 7 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 126 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 98 |
| Business Administration and Management | 72 |
| Accounting | 64 |
| Finance | 77 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 72 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 29 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 84 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 40 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 67 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188030 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Main Campus.