Physical Sciences at New Mexico State University - Main Campus
NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and approximately 14,227 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students received a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from NMSU Main Campus.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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NMSU Main Campus Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
NMSU Main Campus Physical Sciences Rankings
The physical sciences major at NMSU Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical 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 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 14 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at NMSU Main Campus
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
NMSU Main Campus Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 18% more racial-ethnic minorities in its physical sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
NMSU Main Campus Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 14 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at New Mexico State University - Main Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
Related Majors
- Communications Technologies & Support
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering Technologies
- Computer & Information Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NM, the home state for New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in NM | Average Salary in NM |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 7,010 | $55,380 |
| Physicists | 1,770 | $149,910 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,590 | $163,260 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,180 | $87,200 |
| Physical Scientists | 620 | $127,210 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By AllenS under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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