by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UNM compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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UNM holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #321 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $40,719 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,141 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 55% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from UNM identified as women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 40% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at UNM were Asian. Approximately 33% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.