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Accounting Schools in New Mexico

419 students earned Accounting degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 19th most popular major out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 118
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 118
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 77
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 77
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 77
Associate Degree 61
Master’s Degree 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.7%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Mexico

There are 19,440 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $61,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 12 colleges in New Mexico that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UNM grads earn an average salary of $32,716.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,336. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation. A typical student attending Western New Mexico University will pay a net price of $13,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
450 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,505. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#9

San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,705. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. This public school has an average net price of $9,518. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,146 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,842. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

Accounting Careers in NM

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Financial Managers 15% $94,690
Business Professors 15% $83,080
Financial Analysts 9% $79,830
Accountants and Auditors 8% $60,120
Budget Analysts 7% $73,700
Tax Preparers 7% $38,830
Credit Analysts 6% $58,640
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $37,130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Business Administration & Management 1,649
Business & Commerce 202
Marketing 105
Hospitality Management 63
Finance & Financial Management 51
Business Support & Assistance 31
International Business 14
Human Resource Management 8

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