by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. 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 7 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in astronomy from UNM. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% 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, 57% 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 astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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