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Political Science & Government Schools in New Mexico

12 students earned Political Science degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Political Science & Government is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in New Mexico

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in New Mexico

2,850 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $87,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Political Science & Government Careers in NM

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Political Science Professors 17% $0
Economics Professors 14% $0
Economists 14% $84,730
Managers 5% $94,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Economics 30
Anthropology 28
Sociology 14
International Relations & Security 11
Geography & Cartography 9
Criminology 2

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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