by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social 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 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #620 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 620 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 45 of 84 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 221 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This social sciences area of study at UNM covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 88 |
| Anthropology | 60 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Economics | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 50 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 202 |
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, 46% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Approximately 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 18 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UNM is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNM are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 221 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |