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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 26th 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

10,190 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $55,380, compared to a typical salary of $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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,495. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $7,669. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 42% of the teachers are full time.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,989
Social Sciences 831
English Language & Literature 327
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 300
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 219
Communication & Journalism 199
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 105
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47

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