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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 705 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in NM.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 203
Associate Degree 190
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 166
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 166
Master’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in New Mexico

20,530 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $76,700, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428.

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,424.

93 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. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending New Mexico Tech will pay a net price of $14,836. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

#6

San Juan College

Farmington
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,982. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,961. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,663. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,146 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 37% $103,140
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $132,350
Software Applications Developers 22% $0
Computer Network Architects 13% $110,210
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $57,500
Database Administrators 10% $76,370
Systems Software Developers 10% $93,300
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $100,930
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $78,980
Web Developers 8% $58,960
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $39,970
Computer Science Professors 8% $78,070
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8% $73,500
Computer Workers 6% $76,890
Managers 5% $94,930
Multimedia Artists and Animators 5% $54,300
Graphic Designers 1% $40,090
Computer Programmers -8% $71,040
Data Entry Keyers -23% $27,770
Computer Operators -23% $44,580
Word Processors and Typists -38% $35,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 1,111
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 740
Physical Sciences 288
Agriculture 286
Engineering Technologies 223
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Architecture/Urban Planning 169
Natural Resources & Conservation 91

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