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. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNM. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,532 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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All of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from UNM in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% 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 bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at UNM make a median salary of $59,037. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences from UNM in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 509 |
| Medicine | 116 |
| Public Health | 104 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 81 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.