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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UNM. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,295 a year. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at UNM make a median salary of $20,131. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UNM in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Music | 41 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 4 |
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