Geography at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 geography degrees were granted 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. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geography graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 36% women (4) and 64% men (7).
Geography Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 4 bachelor’s geography degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Geography bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Geography Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 7 master’s geography graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Geography master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geography Graduates
Graduates of the Geography program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Geography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
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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