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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #323 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 323 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNM. This makes it the #131 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 229 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 46% were men and 54% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UNM social sciences 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 44 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UNM in 2022, 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 172 |
| English Language & Literature | 171 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 128 |
| History | 58 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 55 |
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