Things are sizzling for New Mexico computer training graduates. The Southwest is becoming a hot ground for tech careers in the coming decade. New Mexico courts college grads and mid-career changers with a globally connected economy and prospective growth.
Computer science education in New Mexico
Institution Name | No. of Computer Science Programs Offered | Tuition & Fees | Admission Rate |
University of Phoenix-New Mexico | 3 | $9,960 | N/A |
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 3 | $7,183 | 21.68% |
National American University-Albuquerque | 3 | $15,000 | N/A |
National American University-Albuquerque West | 3 | $15,000 | N/A |
Navajo Technical University | 2 | $4,070 | N/A |
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2016-17, National Center for Education Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/
Tech industry and career outlook
Career | Annual Mean Wage | Statewide Projected Job Growth Rate |
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Computer Network Architects | $110,990 | 13.2% |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $60,640 | 11.3% |
Computer Programmers | $79,850 | -8.6% |
Computer Systems Analysts | $81,500 | 8.9% |
Database Administrators | $77,650 | 10.7% |
Information Security Analysts | $107,410 | 37.2% |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $73,740 | 7.4% |
Software Developers, Applications | $79,230 | 21.7% |
Software Developers, Systems Software | $98,580 | 9.8% |
Web Developers | $56,930 | 9.6% |