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History Schools in New Mexico

115 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 38
Master’s Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.9%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 90% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,322. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $10,428.

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

The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,961.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,679. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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

96% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. A typical student attending New Mexico Highlands University will pay a net price of $9,518.

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
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $37,950
History Professors 10% $62,340
Curators 8% $51,500
Managers 5% $94,930
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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