by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM highly for psychology, coming in at #571 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 571 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 of 141 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 412 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Professional Certificate | 13 |
This psychology field at UNM breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 436 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 412 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 500 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM earn a median of $38,925 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,475 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 214 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 41 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 11 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 13 |
