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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best History Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from UNM. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $29,793. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from UNM in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNM history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
Of the 5 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.