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2026 Best Native American Studies Schools in New Mexico

1 Colleges in the United States
15 Native American Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,260 Avg Early-Career Salary

Native American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for native american studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Native American Studies in New Mexico

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall native american studies education in New Mexico.

Top Schools in Native American Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of New Mexico Main Campus this year for native american studies. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $38,260. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in native american studies from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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