Public Health at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 public health graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #None of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #None of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 4 years | $24,874 |
| 5 years | $27,674 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $24,874, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Public Health Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Among the 4 associate’s public health degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
This Public Health program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.