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History Schools in New Mexico

9 students earned History degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in New Mexico

There are 10,190 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, history grads earn an average of $55,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424.

3 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. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. 99% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

History Careers in NM

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Archivists 25% $45,850
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $37,950
History Professors 10% $62,340
Curators 8% $51,500
Managers 5% $94,930
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Education 904
Social Sciences 106
Psychology 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 26
Communication & Journalism 24

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