by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials science.
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The materials science major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Materials Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in materials science from UNM. This makes it the #19 most popular school for materials science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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UNM does not offer an online option for its materials science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in materials science from UNM. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials science majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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