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Biological Sciences in New Mexico

Biological Sciences Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 509 students earned their Biological Sciences degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Biological Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 351
Master’s Degree 79
Associate Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.2%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 7,940 people in the state and 1,213,090 people in the nation working in biological sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $69,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

268 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $13,873.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,495. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $2,448. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,808. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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San Juan College

Farmington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,638.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,664. 37% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,508.

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Biological Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
General Biomedical Sciences 7

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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