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General Physical Sciences in New Mexico

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General Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico

67 students earned Physical Science degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Physical Sciences major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Physical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 62
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.2%
  • White: 29.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 7,390 people employed in jobs related to a physical science degree, compared to 1,111,830 nationwide.

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Wages for General Physical Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a physical science grad in the state is $55,380, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Mexico that offer physical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,836.

#5

San Juan College

Farmington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $28,052 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
929 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,394. In their early career, UNM Los Alamos grads earn an average salary of $32,716. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

General Physical Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Geological & Earth Sciences 72
Chemistry 67
Physics 62
Astronomy & Astrophysics 12
Materials Sciences 8

View all majors related to General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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