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. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at NMSU Main Campus 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 State University - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #162 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from NMSU Main Campus. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
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, 60% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in physics from NMSU Main Campus. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.