We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM as a strong choice for foreign languages & linguistics, placing at #250 out of 314 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 250 of 314 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in foreign languages & linguistics at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This foreign languages & linguistics field at UNM includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
UNM ranks competitively among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $37,481 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, foreign languages & linguistics students accumulate a median of $20,124 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 65% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |