by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #552 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 552 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 41 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at UNM includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 206 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 54 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 235 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $43,974 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $19,750 in student loans. This is below $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9 |
