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Social Work Schools in New Mexico

270 students earned Social Work degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Work major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in New Mexico

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 203
Post-Master’s Certificate 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 67

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.8%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in New Mexico

5,740 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $49,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,635 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Social Work Careers in NM

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $54,850
Social Work Professors 14% $0
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $64,230
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $44,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $37,950
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $42,580
Social Workers 4% $55,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Public Administration 54
Public Policy 7

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