by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM as a strong choice for allied health professions, placing at #241 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 241 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 8 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 112 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in allied health professions at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $71,667 a year. This is higher than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, allied health professions students accumulate a median of $22,294 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 56% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNM granted 30 bachelor’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
UNM awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 2 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
UNM is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at UNM are 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 allied 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 |
UNM granted 2 certificate completions in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician in the latest year of data — 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 Allied Health Professions | 22 |
