by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in architecture.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Architecture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,262 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,312 for all architecture students.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $46,411 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,394.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture from UNM. About 61% were men and 39% 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, 57% 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 architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 41 |
| Environmental Design | 22 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 11 |
| Landscape Architecture | 9 |
| Architectural History | 9 |
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