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2026 Best Physics Schools in New Mexico

1 Colleges in the United States
68 Physics Degrees Awarded
$52,135 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physics in New Mexico

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physics

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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physics. Located in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a mid-sized public university. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates 57% of students within six years. About 14 physics degrees were awarded at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the physics program make about $64,561 in their early career. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans. Read more about the physics program at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physics, ranking #2. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 36 physics degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Physics graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $49,983 early in their careers. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. More information about a degree in physics from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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New Mexico State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physics, landing the #3 spot this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 physics students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physics program make about $41,860 in their early career. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. Read more about the physics program at New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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