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Social Sciences in New Mexico

Social Sciences Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 646 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NM.

A Social Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 308
Associate Degree 201
Master’s Degree 95
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.4%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Mexico

12,940 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $69,250, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,873. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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260 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $2,448. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,495.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,669. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending New Mexico Highlands University will pay a net price of $8,935. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,311. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,664. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USW. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,808.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,380. 100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,878.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
450 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,937. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $53,360
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $55,210
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,280
Geography Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,989
English Language & Literature 327
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 300
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 219
Communication & Journalism 199
History 115
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 105
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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