General Physical Sciences at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
If you are interested in studying General Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus sits in Los Lunas, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 general physical sciences degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. Of 921 students, 426 (46%) studied exclusively online and 304 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Physical Sciences Rankings at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus’s General Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 55 |
Earnings for General Physical Sciences Graduates from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Graduates of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus’s General Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (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 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Physical Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Physical Sciences graduates at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
General Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Of the 11 associate’s general physical sciences degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of General Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, higher than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Physical Sciences Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
The General Physical Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Physical Sciences program at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Physical Sciences 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.