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Physical Sciences in New Mexico

Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico

73 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 431 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 67
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 53.4%
  • White: 16.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 20.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in New Mexico

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

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a physical sciences 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 sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Taos will pay a net price of $11,680. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,405. 94% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,412. 36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 80% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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San Juan College

Farmington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,878. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
929 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending UNM Los Alamos will pay a net price of $10,484. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,638.

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Physical Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

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

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