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Accounting in New Mexico

Accounting Schools in New Mexico

335 students earned Accounting degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 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 93
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 93
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Master’s Degree 60
Associate Degree 54
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 51

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.3%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 17.9%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,495.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,669. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,873. 73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,808. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 26% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,508.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,311. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
450 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,937. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending New Mexico Highlands University will pay a net price of $8,935. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,878. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Luna Community College will pay a net price of $7,379.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $41,186.

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Accounting Careers in NM

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Financial Analysts 9% $79,830

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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