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Physics Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Physics degrees in NM.

In this state, Physics is the 65th most popular major out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 9,160 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in New Mexico

Physics grads earn an average of $104,030 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,424. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,334 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

Physics Careers in NM

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Physicists 23% $148,620
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

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

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

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