All UNM majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Engineering · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $33,999 | $56,244 | $14,363 |
| History | $29,793 | $55,464 | $20,345 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,428 | $47,770 | $23,125 |
| English | $24,808 | $46,850 | $15,064 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $32,236 | $45,343 | $15,187 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $38,260 | $45,139 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | — | $37,949 | $19,250 |
| International / Global Studies | $28,238 | $33,116 | $18,500 |
| Linguistics | $27,366 | $31,036 | — |
| American Sign Language | $33,300 | — | $25,062 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $26,205 | — | $24,095 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $126,356 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $62,907 | $96,810 | $20,187 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $61,611 | $94,990 | $17,014 |
| Electrical Engineering | — | $90,529 | $26,436 |
| Engineering Science | $64,405 | $86,015 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $54,248 | $81,933 | $20,500 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $25,089 | $50,263 | $22,500 |
| Architecture | — | $48,424 | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,216 | $86,559 | $25,271 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $57,714 | $84,858 | $22,294 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $57,178 | $71,995 | $25,625 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,003 | $67,561 | $20,378 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,532 | $49,834 | $16,393 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $27,978 | $46,674 | $24,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $44,639 | $72,979 | $21,219 |
| Chemistry | $30,122 | $56,319 | $26,343 |
| Biology | $30,065 | $51,987 | $19,000 |
| Biochemistry | $23,648 | $48,873 | $20,500 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $25,286 | $44,091 | $16,750 |
| Theatre | $17,964 | $40,085 | $23,905 |
| Studio Art | $19,227 | $35,527 | $22,500 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | $15,851 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $41,947 | $53,429 | $22,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,304 | $50,231 | $21,812 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $29,997 | $49,309 | $14,250 |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $45,215 | $62,431 | $17,916 |
| Economics | $43,656 | $62,005 | $18,450 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $32,423 | $52,760 | $13,606 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $89,498 | $112,064 | $22,919 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UNM students earn a median $44,792 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of New Mexico colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
UNM majors questions
How many majors does UNM offer?
University of New Mexico offers 68 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at UNM?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of New Mexico earn a median $126,356 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings.
Which UNM majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Linguistics graduates earn the least: a median $31,036 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of New Mexico overview