Physical Sciences at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus sits in Los Lunas, NM.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. Among 921 students, 426 (46%) studied exclusively online and 304 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #529 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Those who finish University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,802 |
| 2 years | $23,579 |
| 3 years | $25,596 |
| 4 years | $26,738 |
| 5 years | $40,073 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus earn a median of $26,738, compared with $39,799 for all University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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