by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #505 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 505 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 47 of 54 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
This physical sciences area of study at UNM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 37 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $44,573 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $26,343 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
