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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Mexico

36 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 860 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $86,620, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,836.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. In their early career, NMSU Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $28,814.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Geoscientists 15% $77,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Hydrologists 7% $75,510
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Physics 31
Chemistry 23
Materials Sciences 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5

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