NMSU Online degree programs are designed to serve students who want to pursue a program or course(s) via technology (100% online, hybrid or ITV formats) . NMSU Online offers programs in online and hybrid formats for Certificates, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Certificates, and Doctorates, as well as and K-12 NM educator licensure and endorsement programs.
Our nationally ranked Department of Sociology offers both programs on-campus and online. Students gain a firm foundation in social theory, methods, and statistics, with a large variety of Sociology electives to complete their program. Faculty are experts in their field and nationally recognized. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology prepares students for a wide variety of career fields (see our Careers and Sociology page). Sociology majors are highly valued in the 21st century due to their understanding, communication, flexibility, leadership, motivation, patience, persuasion, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, time management, and work ethic. Our majors are in high demand.
College: Arts & Sciences
Delivery Format: 100% online
Program Credits: 120 credits
Program Length: 4-6 years
Cost Per Credit Hour: $380.20
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250
Check the Program Search to view total per credit hour program cost.
| Occupations | Salary Range |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $23,490 - $60,350 |
| Lawyers | $54,920 - $188,750 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | N/A |
| Sociologists | N/A |
NMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
HLC website
HLC phone: 800-621-7440
| Name: | David LoConto |
| Title: | Professor |
| Phone: | 575 646-3448 |
| Email: | dloconto@nmsu.edu |
