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The physical sciences major at NMSU Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 State University - Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 21 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NMSU Main Campus, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 446 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 189 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 150 |
| Engineering Technologies | 53 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.