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History at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

History at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for History Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $23,456
3 years $24,460
4 years $32,742
5 years $41,003

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $32,742, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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