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Accounting Schools in New Mexico

419 students earned Accounting degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 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 118
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 118
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 77
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 77
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 77
Associate Degree 61
Master’s Degree 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.7%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,172 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,336. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,650 a year. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 30% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 43% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
450 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SIPI will pay a net price of $7,505.

#9

San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $5,705.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending Luna Community College will pay a net price of $3,842.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,183.

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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