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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Mexico

72 students earned Geology degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 54th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 27
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Associate Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 860 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $86,620, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Mexico that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,836.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. In their early career, NMSU Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $28,814.

#4

San Juan College

Farmington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,052 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,705.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,322.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Geoscientists 15% $77,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Hydrologists 7% $75,510
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380

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

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

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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