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Geology in New Mexico

Geology Schools in New Mexico

34 students earned Geology degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

A Geology major is the 75th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Associate Degree 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in New Mexico

860 people in the state and 106,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $86,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,495. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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San Juan College

Farmington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,878. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,448. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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Geology Careers in NM

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 14
Paleontology 3
Geochemistry 1
Geophysics & Seismology 1

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