Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 127 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #85 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #627 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #651 of 1,326 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 127 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #85 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #627 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #651 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Students who complete University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,336 |
| 2 years | $25,709 |
| 3 years | $33,440 |
| 4 years | $43,974 |
| 5 years | $58,544 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus report median earnings of $43,974, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at $19,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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