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2022 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

2 Colleges in New Mexico
44 Doctor's Degrees
a doctor's degree in physical sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #7 out of 33 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 44 doctor's degrees in physical sciences during the 2019-2020 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to physical sciences students as compared to other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of physical sciences students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How much debt physical sciences students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized physical sciences related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical sciences students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New Mexico list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Physical Sciences in New Mexico

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top New Mexico Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Sciences

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat New Mexico State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

University of New Mexico - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical sciences. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 30 442
Arizona 28 121
Oklahoma 25 82

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Physical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Physics 23
Chemistry 10
Geological & Earth Sciences 7
Materials Sciences 3
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 53
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14
Computer & Information Sciences 13
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 7
Mathematics & Statistics 4

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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