Computer and Information Research Scientists in New Mexico

High-Demand Research Role: Excellent Salary Growth and Cutting-Edge Innovation

National Median: $145,080 | Job Growth: 23% | New Mexico Colleges: 50

Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary Progression

Entry Level: $90,000
Mid-Career: $140,000
Senior Level: $180,000
Top 10%: $200,000

Colleges in New Mexico

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque	Private For-Profit	—	$30,917
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology	Private For-Profit	—	$23,991
Central New Mexico Community College	Public	$2,060	$36,869
Navajo Technical University	Public	$4,346	$26,364
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana	Public	$2,322	$39,067
Clovis Community College	Public	$1,592	$34,020
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	Public	$7,194	$38,550
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus	Public	$2,256	$38,550
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	Public	$5,920	$24,505
New Mexico Highlands University	Public	$7,416	$45,937
New Mexico Junior College	Public	$1,440	$34,233
New Mexico Military Institute	Public	$7,190	$57,410
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus	Public	$2,906	$44,792
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	Public	$9,476	$76,489
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus	Public	$2,214	$44,792
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Public	$10,140	$44,792
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo	Public	$2,616	$39,067
Southeast New Mexico College	Public	$1,176	—
New Mexico State University-Grants	Public	$2,136	$39,067
New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Public	$8,183	$39,067
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus	Public	$1,878	$44,792
Northern New Mexico College	Public	$6,400	$38,112
San Juan College	Public	$1,928	$36,513
Santa Fe Community College	Public	$1,851	$38,005
University of the Southwest	Private Nonprofit	$16,670	$45,389
Southwestern College	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute	Public	$1,095	$27,660
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus	Public	$2,136	$44,792
Mesalands Community College	Public	$2,136	$32,272
Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe	Private For-Profit	—	—

Education Paths in New Mexico

Bachelor's in Computer Science — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Master's in Computer Science / AI / ML — 2 years, typical cost: $30,000-$150,000
Ph.D. in Computer Science / AI / ML — 4-7 years, typical cost: $30,000-$150,000 (often funded)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in New Mexico?

The national median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $145,080. State-specific data may vary.

How many Computer and Information Research Scientists jobs are in New Mexico?

Nationally, there are 38,060 Computer and Information Research Scientists positions.

What colleges in New Mexico prepare you for a Computer and Information Research Scientists career?

There are 50 colleges in New Mexico that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.