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Sociology Schools in New Mexico

14 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 57th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in New Mexico

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in New Mexico

There are 2,850 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in New Mexico

Sociology grads earn an average of $96,490 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

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

Sociology Careers in NM

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Managers 5% $94,930
Sociology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Economics 30
Anthropology 28
Political Science & Government 12
International Relations & Security 11
Geography & Cartography 9
Criminology 2

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