Geological & Earth Sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 16 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 8 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 4 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.