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University of New Mexico-Main Campus Reviews

Based on 44 Reviews
1700 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM
College Review
Career PreparationB+
Students and CultureA-
FacilitiesB+
Activities and GroupsB+
B+
Great
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.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Behavior Analysis
3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
8
1
0
Art Teacher Education
9
8
Art/art Studies, General
82
7
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
20
3
Creative Writing
0
11
Curriculum and Instruction
2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
27
Education, Other
2
Education/teaching of Individuals with Autism
4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
14
18
3
Elementary Education and Teaching
158
62
English Language and Literature, General
139
9
6
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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 and Sciences/liberal Studies
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, General
27
50
0
2
Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
18
Technical Teacher Education
7
2
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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, General
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, General
69
2
7
Human Development and Family Studies, General
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 and Government, General
117
4
5
Psychology, General
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 pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
55
Business Administration and Management, General
557
210
3
Economics, General
54
13
7
Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
35
4
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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, General
17
3
Health Services Administration
1
Health/medical Physics
10
5
12
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, General
11
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
0
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
124
46
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astrophysics
10
Biochemistry
48
Biology/biological Sciences, General
237
10
10
Chemistry, General
65
6
11
Geography
12
5
Geology/earth Science, General
15
8
5
Mathematics, General
32
7
2
Optics/optical Sciences
15
9
Physics, General
10
12
8
Statistics, General
11
5
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architectural History and Criticism, General
6
Architecture
30
25
2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
2
Chemical Engineering
31
1
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
33
Civil Engineering, General
30
12
Civil Engineering, Other
1
Computer Engineering, General
17
15
Construction Engineering
0
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 Science
3
7
Mechanical Engineering
52
19
Nuclear Engineering
16
12
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
0
Water Resources Engineering
11
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Corrections
167
Law
105
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
6
0
Digital Arts
17
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
18
0
Film/cinema/video Studies
43
Music Performance, General
29
30
Playwriting and Screenwriting
2
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
23
43
8
Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance
24
Computer Science
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Journalism
86
Mass Communication/media Studies
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Construction Engineering
0
National Security Policy Studies
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie 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, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
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
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 Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral 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
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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 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
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional 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 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
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
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 Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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
American Studies, Class of 2002
no idea
Rated January 2016
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986
Don't know - I found a job on my own
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 2008
Career development crnter.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
creative writing, Class of 1984
Showing up on time, doing the work.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA Linguistics, Class of 2012
none that I was able to use
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006
Networking lunches, public speaking courses, and technical writing courses.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2005
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Psychology, Class of 2000
none that I remember
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.A. in Political Science, Class of 2005
There are internship coordinators, advisors, and career counselors available for discussing those opportunities.
Rated January 2016
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
PhD in Psychology, Class of 2011
Really accepting and diverse.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986
I was and older student living off campus - did not get socially involved.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 2008
Lack of school pride.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
creative writing, Class of 1984
middle class, mostly white. no culture that I was involved in.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA Linguistics, Class of 2012
frats and sororities, heavy research
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006
Go to class and go home, not much school spirit.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Psychology, Class of 2000
typical university crowd with a separate group of much older statudents
Rated January 2016
Alumni
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.
Rated January 2016
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
PhD in Psychology, Class of 2011
Great
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986
Par of 1980's
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 2008
Average
Rated January 2016
Alumni
creative writing, Class of 1984
this was a very long time ago. things have changed a lot, I'm sure.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA Linguistics, Class of 2012
Computer labs were pretty up to date, no idea about dorms.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006
Nicely maintained with modern technology.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Psychology, Class of 2000
I am not sure because I graduated 15 years ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
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.
Rated January 2016
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
PhD in Psychology, Class of 2011
Diversity organizations. Athletics are pretty popular, but there are also groups for watching movies and critiquing them.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986
Don't know
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Electrical Engineering, Class of 2008
N/a
Rated January 2016
Alumni
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.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BA Linguistics, Class of 2012
Ultimate Frisbee club. Juggling club. Mountaineering club (hundreds of members)
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Arts in history, Class of 2006
Hanging of the greens- luminarias and Christmas carols.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2005
It has been too long since I have been involved for me to answer this question.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Psychology, Class of 2000
I don't remember, it was 15 years ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.A. in Political Science, Class of 2005
Don't know.
Rated January 2016