General Biology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 general biology graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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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.
General Biology Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
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 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #72 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #836 of 1,249 |
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 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #72 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #836 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General Biology 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 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology 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
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $20,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 74% women (83) and 26% men (29).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 97 bachelor’s general biology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 76% were women (74) and 24% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 76 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 14 master’s general biology degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 41%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The General Biology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 112 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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
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