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.
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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. 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):
| 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.
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
- 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.