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General Psychology Schools in New Mexico

17 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 51st most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 3,880 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $84,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,518. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $13,679. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 77% of the teachers are full time.

General Psychology Careers in NM

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Psychologists 11% $96,290
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $66,810
Managers 5% $94,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 67
Child Development & Psychology 8

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