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Writing Studies at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Writing Studies, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 writing studies degrees were granted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Studying Online at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#1 of 2
Best Value	New Mexico	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 21
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#106 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#109 of 255

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#1 of 2
Best Value	New Mexico	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 21
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#106 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#109 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Those who finish University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Writing Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,260
2 years	$27,091
3 years	$35,408
4 years	$44,399
5 years	$48,122

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus report median earnings of $44,399, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $14,363.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 56% women (35) and 44% men (27).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Among the 52 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 60% were women (31) and 40% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 71% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Among the 7 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 43% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Among the 3 doctoral writing studies graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Writing Studies Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

This Writing Studies program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	4
Rhetoric & Composition	58

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Writing Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.