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Accounting Schools in New Mexico

389 students earned Accounting degrees in New Mexico in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New Mexico

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
Master’s Degree 77
Associate Degree 59

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Mexico

19,440 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $61,500, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. This public school has an average net price of $9,979. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,663.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,638 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $15,070.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,419 a year. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending SFCC will pay a net price of $6,060. 78% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,688 after earning their degree at this institution. 43% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,023.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
357 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $27,603.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
821 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. In their early career, Luna Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,253.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
556 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,234. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Accounting Careers in NM

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Financial Managers 15% $94,690
Financial Analysts 9% $79,830
Accountants and Auditors 8% $60,120
Budget Analysts 7% $73,700
Tax Preparers 7% $38,830
Credit Analysts 6% $58,640
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $37,130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Business Administration & Management 1,646
Business & Commerce 202
Marketing 105
Hospitality Management 63
Finance & Financial Management 51
Business Support & Assistance 31
International Business 14
Human Resource Management 8

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