Social Science Degree

Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer social science degrees.

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University of New Mexico – Taos Campus (UNM - Taos)

9169 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Founded in 2003, University of New Mexico-Taos is one of the newest and smallest branch campuses of the UNM. It has ranked among the top 25 community colleges in the nation for growth in 2011.   

The campus is located in the high mountain valley between the Rio Grande and the Taos Pueblo. It functions as a community college for the Northern New Mexico and nearby communities providing quality and affordable education. 

What sets this campus apart from other institutions is that it is fully powered by one of the largest solar arrays in New Mexico. The use of this renewable energy source is in line with the institution's green jobs initiatives and academic courses in sustainability. 

As an open-access, student-centered institution, UNM Taos offers wide range of educational opportunities including 30 different degree and certificate programs, dual-credit, basic skills, transfer, career-technical, workforce training and lifelong learning courses and programs.

The programs are categorized under 4 academic areas of instruction: Transfer Courses and Program; Health Sciences; Business and Professional Skills; and Student Success. On the average, each class is consists of only 25 students.

Other programs and support services available for the students are Accelerate Technical Training and Job Placement, Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) and Adult Learning Center.

UNM-Taos celebrated a decade of excellence in education in 2013 and continues uphold highest standard of academic services with its highly qualified faculty and sophisticated curriculum. 

Enrollment http://taos.unm.edu/student-enrollment/getting-started.html
Degrees and Certificates http://taos.unm.edu/catalog/degrees-certificates.html

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $78290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).