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General Biology in New Mexico

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General Biology Schools in New Mexico

62 students earned Biology degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in New Mexico

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.5%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 8,310 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $69,310, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 96% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,884 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

General Biology Careers in NM

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Medical Scientists 13% $70,010
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Biological Scientists 3% $75,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Botany/Plant Biology 3
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 1
Biotechnology 1

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