General Genetics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study General 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 located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 general genetics degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Genetics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Genetics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
General Genetics Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 5 bachelor’s general genetics degrees awarded 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 General Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of General 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Genetics Graduates
Students who finish General Genetics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.