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History in New Mexico

History Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 104 students earned their History degrees in NM.

A History major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.4%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 10,190 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in New Mexico

History grads earn an average of $55,380 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $13,873.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

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

A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,495. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,669. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,311. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,935. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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History Careers in NM

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Archivists 25% $45,850
History Professors 10% $62,340

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