Biotechnology at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Biotechnology, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 biotechnology degrees were granted at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 58% women (15) and 42% men (11).
Biotechnology Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Among the 10 associate’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Central New Mexico Community College, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Biotechnology associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College, above the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College
This Biotechnology program at Central New Mexico Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 26 |
Top-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Graduates of the Biotechnology program at Central New Mexico Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biotechnology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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