New Mexico Psychology Programs
(found 14 schools)

Listed below are all of the accredited schools in New Mexico that offer Psychology degree programs.

Overview

New Mexico took center stage in America’s race for the bomb. The world’s first atomic bomb was developed at Los Alamos. The state is also known for many other things, among them a strong arts culture and strong Native American history and culture. Psychologists find the state ripe for research and individual practice. New Mexico has the highest concentration of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in the country.

Psychology Education in New Mexico

There are fewer than 15 schools with psychology programs in New Mexico. Undergraduate majors are plentiful, but graduate programs on the highest levels are limited. All psychology students, graduate and undergraduate, can join the New Mexico Psychological Association. Students looking for financial assistance should look to the American Psychological Association, Psi Chi, and their school’s psychology department for scholarship information.

Outlook for Psychology in New Mexico

New Mexico is among the states with the highest concentration of psychologists, so job openings are plentiful, especially in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. The mean annual wage ranges between just under $62,000 to just over $82,000, depending on specialization.