Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at UNM. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #565 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 565 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at UNM includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 206 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 54 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 16 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Approximately 56% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 9 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNM is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNM are White. Roughly 67% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 235 |