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. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UNM. This makes it the #24 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,260 a year. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UNM. About 27% were men and 73% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its ethnic studies 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UNM in 2022 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, 100% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 21 |
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