Genetics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Genetics, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 genetics graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Genetics Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Genetics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Genetics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Genetics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Genetics Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 5 bachelor’s genetics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 60% of Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Genetics Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Genetics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Genetics | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Genetics Graduates
Graduates of the Genetics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Genetics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
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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