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, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNM. This makes it the #133 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 41 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 12% were men and 88% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UNM public health 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.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UNM make a median salary of $69,574. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public health master's degrees went to men and 60% went to 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 509 |
| Medicine | 116 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 81 |
| Allied Health Professions | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.