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 level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM highly for history, ranked #404 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 404 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
The history area of study at UNM breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 383 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,244 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, history graduates take on a median debt of $20,345 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 73% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were White. Approximately 49% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 4 |
