University of New Mexico Rankings Based on Salary
- University of New Mexico ranks better than only 34% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of New Mexico ranks better than 74% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of New Mexico's Top Ranking
- #22
Salary and Debt by Major at University of New Mexico
We calculated a salary score for each of University of New Mexico's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of New Mexico to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UNM Associate Degrees
UNM ranks higher than 19% of colleges for associate degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $8,250 | $21,964 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $21,964 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $9,000 | $16,730 |
| Physical Sciences | $12,500 | $20,921 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $11,248 | $63,997 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $16,874 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $18,315 |
Salary Scores for UNM Bachelor's Degrees
UNM ranks higher than 34% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $16,747 | $51,392 |
| American Sign Language | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Anthropology | $18,700 | $21,599 |
| Area Studies | $21,841 | $23,803 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $16,500 | $28,960 |
| Biology, General | $16,750 | $26,121 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,250 | $39,459 |
| Chemical Engineering | $18,022 | $46,087 |
| Chemistry | $7,632 | $24,421 |
| Civil Engineering | $22,800 | $54,635 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $19,388 | $50,231 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $21,500 | $22,892 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $19,500 | $73,949 |
| Computer Engineering | $15,000 | $55,338 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $19,428 | $34,388 |
| Dance | Not Reported | $21,508 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $19,541 | $56,302 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $22,797 | $22,766 |
| Economics | $14,000 | $39,009 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $21,066 | $69,897 |
| Engineering Science | Not Reported | $59,948 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $22,590 | $24,267 |
| Environmental Design | Not Reported | $27,343 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $18,000 | $33,719 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $20,500 | $26,643 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $28,598 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,500 | $20,140 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $20,391 | $28,236 |
| Geography and Cartography | $19,711 | $21,508 |
| History | $21,887 | $23,649 |
| International/Global Studies | $14,000 | $20,140 |
| Journalism | $17,500 | $33,687 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,000 | $28,173 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,913 | $62,463 |
| Music | Not Reported | $22,806 |
| Philosophy | $24,244 | $25,967 |
| Political Science and Government | $18,500 | $32,124 |
| Psychology, General | $19,125 | $27,829 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $23,500 | $71,217 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $28,598 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,082 | $31,236 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $17,500 | $32,644 |
| Sociology | $21,841 | $30,520 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $21,500 | $32,284 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $32,719 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,000 | $31,356 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $22,500 | $24,035 |
Salary Scores for UNM Master's Degrees
UNM ranks higher than 40% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $30,056 | $63,377 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $78,039 | $108,092 |
| Architecture | $31,746 | $46,087 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,017 | $64,196 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | $41,040 | $45,026 |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $57,318 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $26,105 | $48,041 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $38,574 | $63,855 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $101,964 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Not Reported | $79,081 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $54,880 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Not Reported | $47,260 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $97,959 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,623 | $27,439 |
| Landscape Architecture | Not Reported | $44,170 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $94,940 |
| Music | $31,834 | $21,383 |
| Public Administration | $34,748 | $50,022 |
| Public Health | $36,736 | $53,358 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $54,001 | $99,648 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $53,000 | $58,221 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | $27,301 | $45,383 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $30,263 | $42,682 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $40,174 | $41,937 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,424 | $46,422 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,591 | $45,696 |
Salary Scores for UNM Doctoral Degrees
UNM ranks higher than 50% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $55,547 |
| Engineering, General | Not Reported | $108,649 |
| Law | $85,991 | $53,908 |
| Medicine | $138,250 | $56,641 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $130,500 | $119,748 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $126,504 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $77,248 | $71,644 |
Salary Scores for UNM Certificates
UNM ranks higher than 32% of colleges for certificates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $23,456 |
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University of New Mexico is a great middle ground school. Tuition isn't ridiculous and the professors are knowledgeable. Do your research on the professors before taking a course, though. The campus is on the smaller side and is open, so watch out for transients. Course selection wasn't the largest, so make sure you register for classes ASAP or you won't have the greatest schedule. UNM also offers several online classes and many degree programs can be completed online. This helps with a busy life and makes... Read More
The University of New Mexico provides an enriching educational setting that embraces diversity in culture and learning styles. The campus is rich in student resources and all the staff I encountered were professional and kind. The one-stop student resource center was especially convenient and quick. This is especially true for financial aid services. My questions and concerns were promptly addressed whether by telephone or in person. The campus hosted many events while I was a student including political,... Read More