by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NMSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Read more about NMSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
The physical sciences program at NMSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |