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Social Sciences Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 106 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in NM.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 7th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 71
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 12,940 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $69,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

50 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,679.

Social Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Statisticians 25% $78,270
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $53,360
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $0
Political Science Professors 17% $0
Economists 14% $84,730
Economics Professors 14% $0
Social Sciences Professors 11% $89,880
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $55,210
Social Scientists 6% $75,830
Managers 5% $94,930
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Survey Researchers 0% $30,650
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,280
Geography Professors 0% $0
Sociology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Education 904
Psychology 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 26
Communication & Journalism 24
History 9

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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