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Mathematics in New Mexico

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Mathematics Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 156 students earned their Math degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Mathematics is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 64
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.8%
  • White: 31.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in New Mexico

7,650 people in the state and 1,205,580 in the nation are employed in jobs related to math.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $81,100, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, New Mexico Tech grads earn an average salary of $52,334. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

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

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

San Juan College

Farmington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $28,052. 34% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending Luna Community College will pay a net price of $3,842.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $19,315 after graduation. 88% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending ENMU - Roswell Campus will pay a net price of $5,302. In their early career, ENMU - Roswell Campus grads earn an average salary of $29,278.

Mathematics Careers in NM

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $105,780
Statisticians 25% $78,270
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $53,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Statistics 26
Applied Mathematics 1

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