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, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from UNM. This makes it the #153 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #132 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $26,343 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 18 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNM, about 44% were men and 56% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 chemistry majors earned their master's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
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