by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Physics Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNM. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UNM in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor'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 | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 physics majors earned their master's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.