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History Schools in New Mexico

115 students earned History degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

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 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

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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,172 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,961. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,635 after earning their degree at this institution. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,518. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Education 1,831
Psychology 1,062
Social Sciences 831
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 219
Communication & Journalism 199
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 105
Library Science 1

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