New Mexico · Social Sciences

Best Social Sciences institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Social Sciences program, also known as Social Sciences, General, focuses on the study of human behavior in its social and cultural contexts. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the complexities of society,…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
13
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
38%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Social Science Research Assistants
$48,350
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Social Sciences in New Mexico

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
Roswell Public
732%
2Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Portales Public
645%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,040
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingScience

What Social Science Research Assistants earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
110
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$48,350
median $44,390
Best-paying metro
$54,640
Albuquerque, NM

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Social Sciences programs in New Mexico.

How much do Social Science Research Assistants earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in New Mexico is $48,350 (median $44,390), across about 110 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Social Sciences program?+

The Social Sciences program, also known as Social Sciences, General, focuses on the study of human behavior in its social and cultural contexts. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the complexities of society,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Social Science Research Assistants?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 5,200 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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