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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 93 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in NM.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in New Mexico

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.3%
  • White: 31.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in New Mexico

There are 1,270 people in the state and 323,520 people in the nation working in biochemistry jobs.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $73,610, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,278 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,961. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in NM

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Microbiologists 25% $46,470
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Medical Scientists 13% $70,010
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
Biological Scientists 3% $75,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
General Biology 576
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 16
Microbiology Science & Immunology 15
Genetics 12
Botany/Plant Biology 10
Biotechnology 9
Zoology 5
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2

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