by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The geography major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNM. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $32,096. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UNM in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.