New Mexico may be known for its Yucca flower, Piﾤon Pine and Roadrunner, but it also has many accredited colleges and universities worth taking note of. Science schools in New Mexico can help students gain the wisdom and qualities needed to successfully launch a career as a scientist. There are 15 science colleges in New Mexico for students to choose from. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 271 students completed science programs in New Mexico.
| City | School | Programs Offered |
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| Science Schools in Albuquerque |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
1700 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87106 |
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| Science Schools in Clovis |
Clovis Community College
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM, 88101 |
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| Science Schools in Farmington |
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM, 87402 |
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| Science Schools in Gallup |
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
200 College Rd
Gallup, NM, 87301 |
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| Science Schools in Hobbs |
New Mexico Junior College
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM, 88240 |
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| Science Schools in Las Cruces |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM, 88003 |
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| Science Schools in Las Vegas |
New Mexico Highlands University
University Ave
Las Vegas, NM, 87701 |
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| Science Schools in Los Alamos |
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM, 87544 |
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| Science Schools in Los Lunas |
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Branch
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM, 87031 |
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| Science Schools in Portales |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM, 88130 |
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| Science Schools in Santa Fe |
Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM, 87508 |
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| Science Schools in Silver City |
Western New Mexico University
1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, NM, 88061 |
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| Science Schools in Socorro |
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM, 87801 |
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| Science Schools in Taos |
University of New Mexico-Taos Branch
115 Civic Plaza Dr
Taos, NM, 87571 |
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| Science Schools in Tucumcari |
Mesalands Community College
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM, 88401 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $43,658.33 | $54,030.00 | $68,781.67 | $87,621.67 | $110,753.33 | $73,330.00 |
| Clovis | $46,610.00 | $52,840.00 | $62,730.00 | $78,750.00 | $93,800.00 | $67,770.00 |
| Gallup | $48,180.00 | $51,290.00 | $62,050.00 | $69,560.00 | $73,330.00 | $60,750.00 |
| Hobbs | $46,610.00 | $52,840.00 | $62,730.00 | $78,750.00 | $93,800.00 | $67,770.00 |
| Las Cruces | $74,490.00 | $89,100.00 | $103,340.00 | $122,770.00 | $145,290.00 | $103,610.00 |
| Las Vegas | $48,180.00 | $51,290.00 | $62,050.00 | $69,560.00 | $73,330.00 | $60,750.00 |
| Los Lunas | $43,658.33 | $54,030.00 | $68,781.67 | $87,621.67 | $110,753.33 | $73,330.00 |
| Portales | $46,610.00 | $52,840.00 | $62,730.00 | $78,750.00 | $93,800.00 | $67,770.00 |
| Santa Fe | $16,840.00 | $19,320.00 | $21,360.00 | $23,385.00 | $27,455.00 | $22,670.00 |
| Silver City | $48,580.00 | $56,750.00 | $67,230.00 | $85,630.00 | $126,580.00 | $76,060.00 |
| Socorro | $48,580.00 | $56,750.00 | $67,230.00 | $85,630.00 | $126,580.00 | $76,060.00 |
| Taos | $48,180.00 | $51,290.00 | $62,050.00 | $69,560.00 | $73,330.00 | $60,750.00 |
| Tucumcari | $46,610.00 | $52,840.00 | $62,730.00 | $78,750.00 | $93,800.00 | $67,770.00 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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| Social Demographer |
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| Hydrologists |
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