Public Institution
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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
42
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,839
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
47/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,115
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $26,450/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of New Mexico's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 36% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,908 | $55,632 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,609 | $62,436 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,586 | $74,344 |
| $75K – $110K | $20,679 | $82,716 |
| $110K+ | $20,948 | $83,792 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,115 | $32,460 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of New Mexico
42 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
91
|
$89,498/yr | Very High | 34.8x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 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 Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
74
|
$57,714/yr | Moderate | 24.5x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Services
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
64
|
$55,003/yr | Moderate | 18.7x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
59
|
$41,304/yr | High | 13.6x |
| Engineering Science Compare across schools → |
58
|
$64,405/yr | High | 18.8x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
56
|
$57,178/yr | Moderate | 16.6x |
|
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
56
|
$38,370/yr | Moderate | 13.9x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
53
|
$33,947/yr | Very High | 16.7x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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
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
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
43
|
$32,236/yr | Very High | 15.7x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
|
$31,466/yr | High | 12.9x |
|
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools → |
39
|
$38,260/yr | Very High | 13.8x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
39
|
$32,423/yr | Very High | 14.9x |
|
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
39
|
$23,648/yr | High | 19.1x |
|
Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools → |
38
|
$33,999/yr | Very High | 13.8x |
|
Nutrition & Food Science
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 & Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
35
|
$35,369/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
35
|
$31,729/yr | High | 9.9x |
|
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools → |
34
|
$23,532/yr | High | 15.5x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
32
|
$31,428/yr | Low | 13.5x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
30
|
$24,808/yr | Very High | 12.9x |
|
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools → |
27
|
$25,286/yr | High | 11.0x |
|
Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools → |
26
|
$27,366/yr | Very High | 8.3x |
| Philosophy Compare across schools → |
26
|
$26,205/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
|
Fine Arts
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 Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
23
|
$28,238/yr | Moderate | 7.7x |
|
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
20
|
$17,964/yr | Moderate | 7.8x |
More Colleges in New Mexico
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in New Mexico, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
4 programs
58/100
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
5 programs
54/100
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM
13 programs
53/100
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
7 programs
53/100
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
40 programs
48/100