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. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UNM. This makes it the #188 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,796 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 39 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 4 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 25% were men and 75% 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, 75% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.