We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at UNM. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM highly for writing studies, placing at #107 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 107 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in writing studies at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 7 master’s degrees in writing studies.
UNM is not yet ranked for writing studies at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM awarded 4 master’s completions in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (75%).
UNM conferred 3 master’s completions in rhetoric and composition in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 3 doctoral degrees in writing studies.
UNM is not currently ranked for writing studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of writing studies doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of writing studies doctoral degree graduates at UNM are White. About 33% 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM awarded 3 doctoral degrees in rhetoric and composition in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 52 |