Biological & Biomedical Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #78 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #889 of 1,326 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #78 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #889 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,135 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $27,338 |
| 4 years | $37,093 |
| 5 years | $49,889 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $37,093, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $20,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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
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