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Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico

103 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.9%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in New Mexico

13,890 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $88,640, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,836.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,146 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,518.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,961. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,278 after graduation.

Physical Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Physicists 23% $148,620
Geoscientists 15% $77,610
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 14% $110,900
Physical Scientists 13% $127,430
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $36,850
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Professors 7% $0
Chemists 7% $86,910
Hydrologists 7% $75,510
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 359
Computer & Information Sciences 100
Architecture/Urban Planning 72
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 69
Mathematics & Statistics 47
Agriculture 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 7
Communications Technology/Support 6

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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