by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UNM. This makes it the #20 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UNM. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNM area studies 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.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UNM in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of grads 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 34 |
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