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Geological & Earth Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Geological & Earth Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

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.

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).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

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).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

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).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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 diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

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

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