by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in astronomy.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The astronomy major at NMSU Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. 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.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #26 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus astronomy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NMSU Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.