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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Visit Website

The University of New Mexico's main campus occupies 800 acres in the heart of Albuquerque. Its distinctive Southwestern architecture creates a unique sense of place. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a large proportion of Hispanic students, UNM reflects the cultural richness of New Mexico. The university is a major research hub, offering a wide array of programs including the state's only law school.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$38,839/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

47/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,115/yr

Out-of-state: $26,450/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 36% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,908	$55,632	7.0x
$30K – $48K	$15,609	$62,436	6.2x
$48K – $75K	$18,586	$74,344	5.2x
$75K – $110K	$20,679	$82,716	4.7x
$110K+	$20,948	$83,792	4.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,115	$32,460	12.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

42 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	91	$89,498/yr	Very High	34.8x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$82,216/yr	High	26.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$61,611/yr	Very High	30.5x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	74	$57,714/yr	Moderate	24.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$45,215/yr	High	19.3x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$62,907/yr	High	26.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$54,248/yr	High	25.0x
Economics Compare across schools	67	$43,656/yr	Very High	18.2x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	64	$55,003/yr	Moderate	18.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$41,304/yr	High	13.6x
Engineering Science Compare across schools	58	$64,405/yr	High	18.8x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	56	$57,178/yr	Moderate	16.6x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	56	$38,370/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	53	$33,947/yr	Very High	16.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	53	$29,997/yr	High	17.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools	52	$44,639/yr	Very High	12.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	47	$41,947/yr	High	13.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	44	$30,065/yr	High	16.6x
History Compare across schools	44	$29,793/yr	High	13.9x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$35,796/yr	High	12.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	43	$32,236/yr	Very High	15.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$31,466/yr	High	12.9x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	39	$38,260/yr	Very High	13.8x
Journalism Compare across schools	39	$32,423/yr	Very High	14.9x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	39	$23,648/yr	High	19.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	38	$33,999/yr	Very High	13.8x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	38	$27,978/yr	High	7.6x
American Sign Language Compare across schools	37	$33,300/yr	High	9.3x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	36	$32,096/yr	High	8.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools	36	$30,122/yr	High	8.3x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	35	$35,369/yr	High	11.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools	35	$31,729/yr	High	9.9x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	34	$23,532/yr	High	15.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	32	$31,428/yr	Low	13.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	30	$24,808/yr	Very High	12.9x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	27	$25,286/yr	High	11.0x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	26	$27,366/yr	Very High	8.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools	26	$26,205/yr	Very High	12.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	26	$19,227/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	24	$25,089/yr	High	6.7x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	23	$28,238/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$17,964/yr	Moderate	7.8x

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