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, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #322 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 314 |
| Best Music Schools | 322 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in music from UNM. This makes it the #107 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 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 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from UNM in 2021-2022, 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 bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNM music 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 21 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 43% were men and 57% 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, 57% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 85 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 71 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 3 |
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