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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best History Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UNM. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 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. 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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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UNM in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its history 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 5 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 58 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 320 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 172 |
| English Language & Literature | 171 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 128 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 55 |
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