by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 85 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,205 a year. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from UNM in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% 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 bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNM philosophy 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.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from UNM in 2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.