Astronomy at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 astronomy degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astronomy graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Astronomy Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 5 master’s astronomy graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
Astronomy Doctoral Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 2 doctoral astronomy degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Astronomy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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