by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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UNM was ranked #165 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,990 a year. This is less than $32,253, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 28 |
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