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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 266 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 327 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNM. This makes it the #272 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #179 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at UNM awarded 266 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Online degrees for the UNM biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNM. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 226 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 61 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 409 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 113 |
| Physical Sciences | 112 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.