Communication Sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 communication sciences degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Communication Sciences Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Students who complete University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,847 |
| 2 years | $44,559 |
| 3 years | $55,416 |
| 4 years | $55,900 |
| 5 years | $60,025 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $55,900, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus stands at $16,393.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Communication Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 89% women (47) and 11% men (6).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 22 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 31 master’s communication sciences degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The Communication Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology | 31 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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