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Chemistry in New Mexico

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Chemistry Schools in New Mexico

67 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 57th most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New Mexico

There are 9,120 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $87,200, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Mexico that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $5,705.

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

78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,836. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 43% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,172 a year.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in NM

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $36,850
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Chemists 7% $86,910
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Geological & Earth Sciences 72
General Physical Sciences 67
Physics 62
Astronomy & Astrophysics 12
Materials Sciences 8

View all majors related to Chemistry

View Nationwide Chemistry Report

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