Department of Sociology
Las Cruces, NM
53
Students
Suburban
Setting
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New Mexico State University / Department of Sociology is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44
Applied
32
Accepted
21
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 15th | March 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
53
Total Graduate Students
81%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.55% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.89% |
| Unknown | 5.66% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time (9)
Part-time (0)
Male (3)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Environmental sociology, borderland issues, gender; race and ethnicity; inequality; and popular culture |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 426 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3WSP
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. David G. LoConto
Department Head
Email: dloconto@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3448
Fax: 575-646-7601
Department Head
Email: dloconto@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3448
Fax: 575-646-7601