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General Chemistry at New Mexico Highlands University

If you are interested in studying General Chemistry, 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 sits in Las Vegas, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 general chemistry graduations were recorded at New Mexico Highlands University.

Online Class Availability 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

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Chemistry graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Chemistry graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 67% women (4) and 33% men (2).

General Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Among the 3 bachelor’s general chemistry graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

General Chemistry Master’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Of the 3 master’s general chemistry graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Chemistry master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for General Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete General Chemistry program at New Mexico Highlands University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Chemistry 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
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
Chemical Technicians	$60,181
Chemists	$59,779

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.