by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from UNM. This makes it the #125 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $63,847 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,393 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to 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, 64% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from UNM in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 508 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Public Health | 86 |
| Medicine | 84 |
| Dental Support Services | 61 |
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