by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at UNM. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM highly for ethnic studies, coming in at #128 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 128 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 10 |
Here is each degree level offered in ethnic studies at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 10 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNM granted 8 master’s completions in american indian/native american studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (12%).
UNM conferred 2 master’s completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 1 professional certificate degree in ethnic studies.
UNM is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in ethnic studies from UNM were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies professional certificate degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% 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 professional certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM awarded 1 professional certificate completion in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 26 |