by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM highly for philosophy, ranked #180 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 180 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 2 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in philosophy at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM earn a median of $39,787 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $24,095 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
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, 61% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are White. About 52% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 3 |
