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Graduate Programs in High-Demand Fields
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Engineering and IT
- Hospitality Management
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Social Work
Advance Your Education While Continuing Your Career: New Mexico State University’s accredited online graduate programs offer flexibility that working professionals need.
You can align your degree with your career or research interests through thesis or coursework-only pathways. Career development resources — including résumé support, interview preparation, and virtual career fairs — are also built into your experience.
Why Choose NMSU Global Campus?
Affordable. 100% Online: Just $444 worldwide. Classes are fully online, with 8-week and asynchronous options available.
Flexible Start Dates and Pacing: Choose from multiple start dates each year and adjust how many classes you take each semester to balance work and life with school.
Skills That Translate to Careers: Programs include real-world projects and faculty bring industry experience right into the classroom, so you can apply new skills immediately.
A Team Helping You Graduate: You’ll have 1-on-1 help from advisors to plan courses and financial aid, stay on track with coursework, and balance life outside the classroom.
Support for Your Unique Journey: As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Military Friendly® School, and First-Generation Recognized Institution, NMSU proudly serves students from diverse backgrounds.
8-Week Mini-Semesters
Starting May, June, August, October 2026
Application timelines vary by program. Speak with an advisor to confirm your options for starting.
How to Get Started with Your Graduate Program
- Step 1: Fill out a request for information form with the degree that interests you.
- Step 2: Talk with an Admissions Advisor about program fit and requirements.
- Step 3: Start your application online anytime. (The first time you apply is free, and 1-on-1 help is available!)
Planning for Graduate School
Estimate Your Budget: Academic Year 2026-2027
| Graduate Students | Full Time | Part Time |
| Tuition and Fees* | $7,999† | $5,333† |
| Books and Supplies | $774 | $387 |
| Total per Year | $8,773 | $5,720 |
| Active-Duty Graduate Students | Full Time | Part Time |
| Tuition and Fees* | $4,500†† | $3,000†† |
| Books and Supplies | $774 | $387 |
| Total per Year | $5,244 | $3,387 |
* All engineering graduate courses have an additional $39 tuition differential for each course. All online nursing students have a $49 tuition differential added for each course. Online MBA students have an additional $250 fee added to each course.
† Online students worldwide pay a flat rate of $444.40 per credit hour. The tuition for full-time students shown here is calculated at 9 credit hours per semester, or about 3 classes. For part-time students, the tuition shown is calculated at 6 credit hours, or two classes, each semester.
†† Active-duty military and law enforcement enrolled in NMSU’s online programs qualify for a tuition discount, paying just $250 per credit hour. The tuition for full-time students shown here is calculated at 9 credit hours per semester, or about 3 classes. For part-time students, the tuition shown is calculated at 6 credit hours, or two classes, each semester.
“I decided to join NMSU Global Campus because of its affordability and flexibility. I was working full-time, and I also had the opportunity to get my degree at the same time.”
Jessica G., Master of Industrial Engineering, Class of 2024
Accreditations and Accolades
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
