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The physical sciences major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 438 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 348 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 150 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 60 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 9 |
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