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University of New Mexico-Main Campus Review

3.56815
Based on 44 Reviews
Albuquerque, NM, 1700 Lomas Blvd NE
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Career Preparation B+
Students and Culture A-
Facilities B+
Activities and Groups B+
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a large, public, four-year university enrolling 27,285 students and offering 228 degrees in Albuquerque, NM.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
1,567 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Behavior Analysis
3
Art Studies
82
7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
8
1
0
Art Teacher Education
9
8
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
20
3
Creative Writing
0
11
Curriculum and Instruction
2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
27
Education
2
Education/teaching of Individuals with Autism
4
Educational Leadership and Administration
14
18
3
Elementary Education and Teaching
158
62
English Language and Literature
139
9
6
Foreign Languages and Literatures
26
French Language and Literature
13
4
0
General Studies
15
German Language and Literature
12
3
Health Teacher Education
79
13
Learning Sciences
8
Liberal Arts
204
Music Teacher Education
13
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
18
35
8
Portuguese Language and Literature
5
3
Rhetoric and Composition
87
7
8
Russian Language and Literature
9
Secondary Education and Teaching
48
39
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
16
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
31
9
Spanish Language and Literature
119
18
5
Special Education and Teaching
27
50
0
2
Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
18
Technical Teacher Education
7
2
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Human and Social Sciences
1,127 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
5
American Indian/native American Studies
6
American/united States Studies/civilization
9
5
3
Anthropology
53
10
7
Asian Studies/civilization
3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
1
Community Organization and Advocacy
0
Comparative Literature
1
4
Educational Psychology
6
3
European Studies/civilization
0
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/chicano Studies
8
0
History
69
2
7
Human Development and Family Studies
7
Humanities/humanistic Studies
8
International/global Studies
37
Latin American Studies
3
12
1
Linguistics
16
6
3
Museology/museum Studies
4
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
0
Philosophy
40
7
2
Political Science
117
4
5
Psychology
443
16
9
Public Administration
74
Religion/religious Studies
12
Russian Studies
1
School Psychology
13
Sociology
76
3
3
Women's Studies
2
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Business
939 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
55
Business Administration and Management
557
210
3
Economics
54
13
7
Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
35
4
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Healthcare
637 recent grads, 5 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
28
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
1
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
0
20
0
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
28
2
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (Emt Paramedic)
29
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
17
3
Health/medical Physics
10
5
12
Health Services Administration
1
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Technology/technician
0
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
0
21
Medicine
102
Nursing Practice
6
Nursing Science
0
6
Occupational Therapy/therapist
23
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
1
0
Pharmacy
86
Physical Therapy/therapist
0
29
Physician Assistant
17
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
6
Public Health
11
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
0
Registered Nurse
124
46
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
556 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astrophysics
10
Biochemistry
48
Biology
237
10
10
Chemistry
65
6
11
Geography
12
5
Geology/earth Science
15
8
5
Mathematics
32
7
2
Optics/optical Sciences
15
9
Physics
10
12
8
Statistics
11
5
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Engineering
505 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architectural History and Criticism
6
Architecture
30
25
2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
2
Chemical Engineering
31
1
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
33
Civil Engineering
31
12
Computer Engineering
17
15
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
47
33
Engineering
40
Engineering Science
10
Environmental Design/architecture
23
Environmental Science
16
Landscape Architecture
11
Manufacturing Engineering
0
Materials Sciences
3
7
Mechanical Engineering
52
19
Nuclear Engineering
16
12
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
0
Water Resources Engineering
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Legal and Law
272 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Corrections
167
Law
105
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Art and Design
151 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance
6
0
Digital Arts
17
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
18
0
Film/cinema/video Studies
43
Music Performance
29
30
Playwriting and Screenwriting
2
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Computer Technology
99 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
23
43
8
Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance
24
Computer Science
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Communication and Media
86 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Journalism
86
Mass Communication
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Trades and Careers
0 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Construction Engineering
0
National Security Policy Studies
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Computer and Information Sciences
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/chicano Studies
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation Dental Assisting (DA)
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (Advanced Education in General Dentistry 12 Months)
Dental Hygiene (DH) American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Didactic Program in Dietetics Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar Law (LAW) - Professional schools American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine) American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Council on Education for Public Health Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health Liaison Committee on Medical Education Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
PhD in Psychology, Class of 2011

Working with professors and advisors one on one so that you can get connections to other schools or hospitals. Lots of support for internship and practicum opportunities, and research in conjuction with other organizations.

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Computer Science, Class of 1986

Don't know - I found a job on my own

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creative writing, Class of 1984

Showing up on time, doing the work.

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BA Linguistics, Class of 2012

none that I was able to use

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Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006

Networking lunches, public speaking courses, and technical writing courses.

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B.A. in Political Science, Class of 2005

There are internship coordinators, advisors, and career counselors available for discussing those opportunities.

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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 2002

it's been 13 years. I have no idea what it is now.

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Computer Science, Class of 1986

I was and older student living off campus - did not get socially involved.

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creative writing, Class of 1984

middle class, mostly white. no culture that I was involved in.

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BA Linguistics, Class of 2012

frats and sororities, heavy research

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Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006

Go to class and go home, not much school spirit.

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English, Class of 2005

This is a fairly liberal school. Whether the students are serious depends largely on the college. The business school and law school are well renowned. Classes that have one or more representatives of non traditional (or older) students tend to be more in-depth and serious.

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BS Psychology, Class of 2000

typical university crowd with a separate group of much older statudents

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B.A. in Political Science, Class of 2005

It's extremely diverse in terms of culture, race, and heritage, but otherwise quite similar to other large state schools.

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B+ Great
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 2002

I am not in school.

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creative writing, Class of 1984

this was a very long time ago. things have changed a lot, I'm sure.

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BA Linguistics, Class of 2012

Computer labs were pretty up to date, no idea about dorms.

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Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006

Nicely maintained with modern technology.

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English, Class of 2005

The school has a mixture of old buildings and new. The computer labs are up-to-date. The library is excellent.

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BS Psychology, Class of 2000

I am not sure because I graduated 15 years ago

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B.A. in Political Science, Class of 2005

I didn't live on-campus, but the buildings have undergone major renovations in recent years and look great. Johnson Gym needs a big overhaul, though.

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B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 2002

I am not in school.

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PhD in Psychology, Class of 2011

Diversity organizations. Athletics are pretty popular, but there are also groups for watching movies and critiquing them.

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creative writing, Class of 1984

i graduated 30+ years ago. the most unique thing is likely that some of my peers are still trying to earn their degree.

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BA Linguistics, Class of 2012

Ultimate Frisbee club. Juggling club. Mountaineering club (hundreds of members)

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Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006

Hanging of the greens- luminarias and Christmas carols.

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English, Class of 2005

It has been too long since I have been involved for me to answer this question.

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BS Psychology, Class of 2000

I don't remember, it was 15 years ago

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