by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Physical Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General Physical Sciences is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at University of New Mexico - Taos Campus. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in physical science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNM Taos paid an average of $195 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $75 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,800 | $4,680 |
| Fees | $72 | $72 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,178 | $1,178 |
Learn more about UNM Taos tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their associate degree at UNM Taos in Physical Science walked away with an average of $18,248 in student debt. That is 104% higher than the national average of $8,935.
physical science who receive their associate degree from UNM Taos make an average of $20,921 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% lower than the national average of $22,200.
UNM Taos does not offer an online option for its physical science associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Taos Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in physical science in 2019-2020, 57.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 45.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 65.4% of the physical science associate degrees at UNM Taos in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 53%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
General Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science | 26 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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