by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #402 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 402 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNM report a median salary of $47,000 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $18,499 in student loans. This is below $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Roughly 47% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UNM granted 81 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
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 Political Science & Government | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
