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General Social Sciences Schools in New Mexico

8 students earned Social Sciences degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 149th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.5%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in New Mexico

10,530 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $79,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,278 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,302. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,278 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Social Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Statisticians 25% $78,270
Social Sciences Professors 11% $89,880
Social Scientists 6% $75,830
Managers 5% $94,930
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Survey Researchers 0% $30,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Sociology 252
Political Science & Government 225
Anthropology 107
Economics 93
Criminology 83
Geography & Cartography 50
International Relations & Security 11
Other Social Sciences 2

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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