by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM highly for economics, coming in at #374 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 374 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM report a median salary of $55,891 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, economics students borrow a median amount of $18,450 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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 Economics | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |
