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Public Health Schools in New Mexico

In <nil>, 222 students earned their Public Health degrees in NM.

In this state, Public Health is the 8th most popular major out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in New Mexico

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 104
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.5%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 8,070 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $72,440, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,070.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 86% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $29,294.

Public Health Careers in NM

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Physicists 23% $148,620
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Community Health Workers 15% $36,150
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $51,210
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $72,020
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing 1,390
Health Sciences & Services 468
Mental & Social Health Services 306
Allied Health Professions 295
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Dental Support Services 97

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