by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 226 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 247 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNM. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $30,065. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about UNM tuition and fees.
Of the 205 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UNM in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 25 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in biology from UNM. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| 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 biology majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.