by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how New Mexico Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at New Mexico Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physics from New Mexico Tech. This makes it the #149 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at New Mexico Tech paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,664 | $24,918 |
| Fees | $1,394 | $1,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,614 | $9,614 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,728 | $5,728 |
Learn more about New Mexico Tech tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from New Mexico Tech. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the New Mexico Tech physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New Mexico Tech Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of physics master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.