by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM among the top schools in the country for health professions, ranked #647 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 647 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 21 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 55 of 254 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 609 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 185 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
The health professions area of study at UNM includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 609 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,778 a year. This is above $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $20,619 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 23% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 49% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 71 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 2 certificate degrees in health professions.
UNM has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% 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 certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 185 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 7 |
