Below are the key facts about 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 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM among the top schools in the country for public health, ranked #187 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 187 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 41 |
Here is each degree level available for public health at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. About 45% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNM conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in public health education and promotion recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (45%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 3 |