Sociology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 sociology degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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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. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 543 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,100 |
| 2 years | $30,628 |
| 3 years | $27,619 |
| 4 years | $34,431 |
| 5 years | $41,470 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $34,431, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $24,986.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 82% women (31) and 18% men (7).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 27 bachelor’s sociology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 11 master’s sociology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Sociology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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