by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
UNM is not currently ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,250 in student loans. This is below $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
Learn more about UNM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM granted 7 bachelor’s completions in east asian studies recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (29%).
UNM conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (60%).
UNM awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |