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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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