Political Science & Government at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Political Science & Government, 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 located in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 88 political science & government 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%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
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) | #32 of 56 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #445 of 677 |
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) | #32 of 56 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #445 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Students who complete University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Political Science & Government program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,067 |
| 2 years | $33,335 |
| 3 years | $38,758 |
| 4 years | $47,000 |
| 5 years | $57,569 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $47,000, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $18,499.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 58% women (51) and 42% men (37).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 81 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 58% were women (47) and 42% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 4 master’s political science & government graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, below the national average of 29%.*
Political Science & Government Doctoral Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 3 doctoral political science & government graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government 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 Political Science & Government doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The Political Science & Government program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 88 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Those who complete Political Science & Government program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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.
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