Best Anthropology Schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has 2 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 57 recent graduates. Graduates in New Mexico earn $21,327 on average within two years — 18% below the national average of $25,966. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
2
Schools in NM
$21,327
NM Avg. Earnings
$25,966
National Avg.
256
Schools Nationally
Anthropology Schools in New Mexico, Ranked by Earnings
#1
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Public
$24,936
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,972
Graduates: 57
Acceptance: 95.5%
#2
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public
$17,717
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 75.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Anthropology in New Mexico?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranks #1 for Anthropology in New Mexico with median graduate earnings of $24,936 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.
How much do Anthropology graduates earn in New Mexico?
Anthropology graduates in New Mexico earn an average of $21,327 within two years of graduation. This is 18% below the national average of $25,966 for this major.
What is the hardest Anthropology school to get into in New Mexico?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is the most selective Anthropology program in New Mexico with an acceptance rate of 75.7%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 85.6%.
Other Popular Majors in New Mexico
Engineering Technology, General $78,606 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,487 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,283 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $59,485 Civil Engineering $58,754 Chemical Engineering $57,996 Accounting and Related Services $39,452 Business Administration, Management and Operations $35,862
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.