by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UNM compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,250 in student loans. This is below $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UNM were women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 67% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
This area studies program at UNM includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| East Asian Studies | 7 |
| Latin American Studies | 7 |
UNM conferred 9 completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
UNM conferred 7 completions in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (29%).
UNM granted 7 degrees in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (71%).