by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNM highly for chemistry, coming in at #378 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 378 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level available for chemistry at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM earn a median of $44,573 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, chemistry students accumulate a median of $26,343 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 42% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |
