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History at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

History at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

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

Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Of 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s History 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 Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #37 of 55
Best Value Southwest (Region) #38 of 54
Best Value Nationwide #328 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #442 of 618

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #1 of 3
Best Value New Mexico #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #37 of 55
Best Value Southwest (Region) #38 of 54
Best Value Nationwide #328 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #442 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Graduates of University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $19,879
2 years $35,263
3 years $29,095
4 years $41,244
5 years $48,479

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus report median earnings of $41,244, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at $20,345.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

References

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