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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 5 students earned their Astronomy degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in New Mexico

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a astronomy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New Mexico

There are 2,230 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $78,910, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NM

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Physicists 23% $148,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Physics 31
Chemistry 23
Materials Sciences 8

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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