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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNM. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UNM in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
Of the 32 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 63% were men and 38% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of New Mexico - 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 | 40 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 409 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 287 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 113 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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