# New Mexico State University: Biology (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,533
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,567 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,312 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (4 colleges, $51,742): +$825
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,429

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,567 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,648 | $29,650 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | $52,567 | $20,312 | $8,889 | 55% |
| University of New Mexico | $51,987 | $19,000 | $15,489 | 55% |
| Eastern New Mexico University | $51,496 | $8,632 | $4,904 | 45% |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $48,211 | not reported | $9,873 | 57% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported Las Cruces, NM, $49,570 NM, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $75,250 Las Cruces, NM, $75,900 NM, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $119,430 Las Cruces, NM, not reported NM, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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