New Mexico · Biology

Best Biology institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 26.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
496
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,533
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,882
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
34%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,06520255%$19,000
2New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,53311255%$20,312

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in New Mexico.

Which Biology program in New Mexico has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of New Mexico - Main Campus tops the list at $30,065. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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