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Astronomy & Astrophysics in New Mexico

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12 students earned Astronomy degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 132nd most popular major out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in New Mexico

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a astronomy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 2,230 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $78,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 90% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NM

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Physicists 23% $148,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Geological & Earth Sciences 72
General Physical Sciences 67
Chemistry 67
Physics 62
Materials Sciences 8

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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