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Accounting Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 61 students earned their Accounting degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 44.3%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 19,440 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New Mexico

Accounting grads earn an average of $61,500 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $10,428.

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

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USW. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,884 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $17,336.

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

The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

Accounting Careers in NM

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Financial Managers 15% $94,690
Business Professors 15% $83,080
Financial Analysts 9% $79,830
Accountants and Auditors 8% $60,120
Budget Analysts 7% $73,700
Tax Preparers 7% $38,830
Credit Analysts 6% $58,640
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $37,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Business Administration & Management 432
Human Resource Management 8
Finance & Financial Management 6
Marketing 5
International Business 1
Management Sciences & Methods 1

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