8 colleges · New Mexico
Biology colleges in New Mexico
8 colleges in New Mexico offer a bachelor's degree in biology (7 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $33,796 a year after graduating, compared with $37,396 nationally.
All biology programs in New Mexico
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | 97 | $29,428 | $52,567 | $12,538 |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | 181 | $34,372 | $51,987 | $15,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM | 25 | $33,796 | $51,496 | n/a |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, NM | 17 | n/a | $48,211 | n/a |
| New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in New Mexico offer biology?
8 colleges in New Mexico awarded bachelor's degrees in biology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 7 of them public.
Where do biology graduates earn the most in New Mexico?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus, with median earnings of $52,567 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Biology nationwide · All colleges in New Mexico
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.