Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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University of New Mexico – Valencia Campus

Also known as UNM - Valencia

2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM

Quality education for a lifetime success is the mission statement of the University of New Mexico Valencia, a branch campus of UNM. It serves as a community college for the Valencia and Northern Socorro County.

The campus is situated in Tome, NM in between the two main centers of the Valencia County. It occupies 150 acres of rural land consists of nine modern buildings and surrounded by exceptional landscape which has been recognized by the New Mexico Society of Architecture.

In pursuit of its goal, UNM Valencia equips the students with the necessary knowledge and competence to gain an edge in a today's highly competitive industry through its five part educational program which includes Technical Education, Certificates and Associate of Science degrees, Basic Skills assistance, Community Education and Small Business Development program.

Under the Technical Education program are Certificates and two-year Associate of Applied Science degrees designed for career-oriented students. Conversely, Certificates and Associate of Science degrees serve as preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities specifically to UNM-Main Campus.

Basic Skills assistance encompasses Developmental Credit courses, Adult Education program and Student Enrichment Center designed to assist students who are not yet eligible for college to improve their skills and consequently achieve their educational goals.

In response to the special needs of the community, the Community Education program offers non-credit courses through workshops, seminars and other programs. Moreover, the Small Business Development program serves the county’s small businesses and provides certification upon completion of entrepreneurship courses.

Among the academic support services available at UNM Valencia are the learning center, wellness center and upward bound program intended to enrich student’s learning and academic experience.

The prospective and new student’s guide, along with a guide for degree programs, can quickly be found at http://valencia.unm.edu/ or by requesting information from the school via our portal today.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNM - Valencia offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).