by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNM. This makes it the #133 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UNM make a median salary of $63,848. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 29 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNM, about 28% were men and 72% 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 bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from UNM. About 21% were men and 79% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 508 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Medicine | 84 |
| Communication Sciences | 75 |
| Dental Support Services | 61 |
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