by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 160 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english from UNM. This makes it the #155 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $24,808. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 |
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Of the 54 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 30% were men and 70% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its english 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.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from UNM in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 93 |
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