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. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,428 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 172 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its liberal arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
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