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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Mexico

69 students earned Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.8%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 13,480 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $73,610 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. This public school has an average net price of $14,836. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, ENMU - Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $29,278. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Microbiologists 25% $46,470
Statisticians 25% $78,270
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $132,350
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Software Applications Developers 22% $0
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Medical Scientists 13% $70,010
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $51,710
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
Computer Workers 6% $76,890
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Biological Scientists 3% $75,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 359
Physical Sciences 103
Computer & Information Sciences 100
Architecture/Urban Planning 72
Mathematics & Statistics 47
Agriculture 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 7
Communications Technology/Support 6

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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