Public Health at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 public health 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #43 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,277 |
| 2 years | $39,310 |
| 3 years | $31,893 |
| 4 years | $39,669 |
| 5 years | $38,952 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $39,669, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Health graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 84% women (57) and 16% men (11).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 28 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
Minority students account for 82% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 36 master’s public health graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 81% were women (29) and 19% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 53% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Public Health program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 4 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 64 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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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