Albuquerque, NM tutors
Located in the high desert of New Mexico, Albuquerque is a capital city with a vibrant education community and a growing population. The city boasts the state's largest higher education institution, the University of New Mexico (UNM). Along with UNM, Albuquerque is home to Central New Mexico Community College and a state-supported workforce development center.
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Health care jobs dominate the list of fastest-growing occupations in Albuquerque, according to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Pharmacy technicians, medical assistants and registered nurses are all projected to see growth between 2008 and 2018. Many of these jobs require advanced training, and Albuquerque tutors can help you or your family build the science skills you need as a foundation for these careers.
Other expanding fields include elementary and middle school teaching, applications software engineering, and registered nursing. Tutors can reinforce the academic strengths needed in these careers, such as language and communications skills for teachers, or life sciences and mathematics for health care and information technology positions.
Albuquerque Fast Facts
- The most recent U.S. Census reports that 32.2 percent of city residents over age 25 hold a bachelor's degree, higher than the statewide and nationwide averages.
- Median household income in Albuquerque was $45,478 between 2005 and 2009.
- The University of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque, is the largest employer in the state.
New Mexico State Facts
- Of the 2,074 students who took the SAT test in 2010, 1,460 planned to apply for college financial aid.
- For college bound seniors, the top intended major was health professions and related clinical services, followed by engineering.
- U.S. Census data shows that the New Mexico population has grown faster than the U.S. average.
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