Paleontology at Mesalands Community College
If you plan to study Paleontology, consider the program at Mesalands Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mesalands Community College sits in Tucumcari, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 paleontology degrees were granted at Mesalands Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mesalands Community College
Many students take online classes at Mesalands Community College. Among 563 students, 103 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 314 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Paleontology graduates at Mesalands Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Paleontology graduates at Mesalands Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (4).
Paleontology Associate’s Program at Mesalands Community College
Among the 4 associate’s paleontology degrees awarded at Mesalands Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Paleontology associate’s degree recipients at Mesalands Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Paleontology associate’s degree recipients at Mesalands Community College, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Paleontology Graduates
Students who finish Paleontology program at Mesalands Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Paleontology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.