Economics at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located 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. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Graduates of University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,677 |
| 2 years | $36,560 |
| 3 years | $42,489 |
| 4 years | $55,891 |
| 5 years | $62,431 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus report median earnings of $55,891, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at $18,450.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
This Economics program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 52 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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.