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Mathematics & Statistics in New Mexico

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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in New Mexico

183 Mathematics & Statistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mathematics & Statistics is the 20th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in New Mexico

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Associate Degree 64
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.5%
  • White: 30.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in New Mexico

There are 10,000 people in the state and 1,734,280 people in the nation working in mathematics and statistics jobs.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, mathematics and statistics grads earn an average of $73,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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

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

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,424.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending New Mexico Tech will pay a net price of $14,836. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,146 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University.

#8

San Juan College

Farmington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,705. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,227 a year. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,315 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,278 a year.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in NM

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Mathematicians 33% $105,780
Statisticians 25% $78,270
Economists 14% $84,730
Financial Analysts 9% $79,830
Financial Specialists 7% $58,590
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $53,440
Biological Scientists 3% $75,760
Survey Researchers 0% $30,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 1,111
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 740
Computer & Information Sciences 493
Physical Sciences 288
Agriculture 286
Engineering Technologies 223
Architecture/Urban Planning 169
Natural Resources & Conservation 91

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