Here is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at UNM. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #162 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 162 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNM is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences 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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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UNM were White. About 50% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNM granted 8 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 4 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNM has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNM were White. About 75% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM granted 4 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
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 Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |