General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso

1500 N 31st Ave, Hattiesburg, MS

The Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso campus was first established in the early 1990s. Before any university was established in Ruidoso, classes were conducted in Ruidoso High School but it was with the effort of Dr. Jim Miller Jr. who rolled up his sleeves and set the Eastern New Mexico University –Ruidoso campus.

Today, the ENMU – Ruidoso aims to enhance the lives of both the communities and students served by the school. What makes the school unique is that it combines traditional learning environment with the latest instructional technology.  The programs taught in ENMU – Ruidoso meet the demands of the growing society. Moreover, the school also offers online courses to those who cannot attend the program in the campus.  Such programs include those related to business and information systems, healthcare, human services, languages and fine arts.

As of this year, the tuition fee rate per credit hour in ENMU – Ruidoso is $38 for in-district students. However, out-of-district and out-of-state students are both $52 thereby making ENMU one of the cheapest universities in the country without sacrificing the quality of the education.

Regarding the transfer procedures, ENMU has a transfer center that assists students. Fortunately, ENMU is covered by the New Mexico Transfer Curriculum which means that students can easily transfer to local colleges and universities as long as they have met the requirements of the school they wish to transfer.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).