by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM as a strong choice for communication sciences, placing at #188 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 188 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 of 35 |
The following degree levels are available for communication sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $55,900 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,393 in student loans. This is lower 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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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of communication sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 59% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (59%).
Graduate study is also available at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 31 |
