General Biology at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is in Portales, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 general biology graduations were recorded at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. Of 5,725 students, 3,630 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,226 (21%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #68 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #114 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #806 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Graduates of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,708 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $27,180 |
| 4 years | $37,115 |
| 5 years | $47,560 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus earn a median of $37,115, compared with $47,161 for all Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus comes in at $8,632.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are 68% women (21) and 32% men (10).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Of the 25 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Of the 6 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
This General Biology program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.