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Anthropology in New Mexico

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Anthropology Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 107 students earned their Anthropology degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Anthropology is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Master’s Degree 21
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.9%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in New Mexico

There are 3,130 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in New Mexico

Anthropology grads earn an average of $58,300 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 77% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,172 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 84% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,278 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Anthropology Careers in NM

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $0
Managers 5% $94,930
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Sociology 252
Political Science & Government 225
Economics 93
Criminology 83
Geography & Cartography 50
International Relations & Security 11
General Social Sciences 8
Other Social Sciences 2

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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