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General Psychology in New Mexico

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General Psychology Schools in New Mexico

987 students earned Psychology degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Psychology is the 4th most popular major out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 700
Associate Degree 270
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.6%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in New Mexico

3,880 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in New Mexico

Psychology grads earn an average of $84,080 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,322. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,172 after earning their degree at this institution. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

In their early career, ENMU - Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $29,278. 97% of students get financical aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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San Juan College

Farmington
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,650 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,663.

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

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,635 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,884 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

General Psychology Careers in NM

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Psychologists 11% $96,290
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $66,810
Managers 5% $94,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 67
Child Development & Psychology 8

View all majors related to General Psychology

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