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Psychology Schools in New Mexico

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

A Psychology major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of 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 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in New Mexico

There are 3,880 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $84,080, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

36 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. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public school has an average net price of $10,428. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
164 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,278 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $9,518. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,146 a year.

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

A typical student attending Western New Mexico University will pay a net price of $13,679. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation.

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
Education 904
Social Sciences 106
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 26
Communication & Journalism 24
History 9

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