Geological & Earth Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 58% women (11) and 42% men (8).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 7 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 8 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 4 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Hydrologists | $96,513 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.