2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Biology in New Mexico

General Biology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #33 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in New Mexico to determine which ones were the most popular for general biology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 42 master's degrees in general biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in biology matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Biology in New Mexico ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of general biology students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general biology.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Biology in New Mexico

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general biology.

Most Well Attended Schools for Biology Students Working on Their Master's

1

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

18 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

New Mexico Highlands University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general biology. Located in the remote town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 18 general biology students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Highlands University in the most recent data year.

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2

New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

9 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NM

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general biology. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in general biology in New Mexico.

There were about 9 general biology individuals who graduated with this degree at NMSU Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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3

University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NM

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general biology has to look into University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in general biology in New Mexico.

There were about 8 general biology individuals who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent data year.

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4

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM

4 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in general biology. New Mexico Tech is a small public school located in the town of Socorro.

There were roughly 4 general biology individuals who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Tech in the most recent data year.

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5

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Portales, NM

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NM

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

ENMU - Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Portales. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in general biology in New Mexico.

There were roughly 3 general biology students who graduated with this degree at ENMU - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	223	565
Arizona	173	159
Oklahoma	161	12

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General Biology Related Rankings by Major

General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Biology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Biology Studies	42

Most Popular Majors Related to Biology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Botany/Plant Biology	2
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	2
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.