by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in New Mexico to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 536 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UNM is a very large public university located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. NMSU Main Campus is a large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New Mexico State University - Main Campus
St. John's College is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, St. John's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from St. John’s College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 536 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 308 |
| English Language & Literature | 181 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 125 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 76 |
| Communication & Journalism | 75 |
| History | 68 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 53 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 38 |
