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Biotechnology Schools in New Mexico

20 Biotech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biotechnology major is the 145th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Associate Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 840 people employed in jobs related to a biotech degree, compared to 154,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a biotech grad in the state is $73,610, compared to a typical salary of $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech. 98% of students get financical aid.

Biotechnology Careers in NM

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
Biological Scientists 3% $75,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
General Biology 576
Biochemistry & Biophysics 93
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 16
Microbiology Science & Immunology 15
Genetics 12
Botany/Plant Biology 10
Zoology 5
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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