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Biology Studies at New Mexico Highlands University

If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what New Mexico Highlands University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico Highlands University is in Las Vegas, NM.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 biology studies degrees were awarded at New Mexico Highlands University.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Highlands University

Distance learning is available at New Mexico Highlands University. Among 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 65% women (17) and 35% men (9).

Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Among the 12 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at New Mexico Highlands University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	9
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 83% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Biology Studies Master’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Of the 14 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at New Mexico Highlands University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	9
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, above the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates

Students who finish Biology Studies program at New Mexico Highlands University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies 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
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

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.