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Sociology Schools in New Mexico

252 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Sociology major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 129
Bachelor’s Degree 109
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.8%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 2,850 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $96,490, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322.

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

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,679.

Sociology Careers in NM

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Managers 5% $94,930
Sociology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Political Science & Government 225
Anthropology 107
Economics 93
Criminology 83
Geography & Cartography 50
International Relations & Security 11
General Social Sciences 8
Other Social Sciences 2

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View Nationwide Sociology Report

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