by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #374 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 374 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 320 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $40,719 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,141 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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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 55% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
