by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM highly for physics, coming in at #207 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 207 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UNM has not been ranked for physics at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 78% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 44% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 16 |