by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #447 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 447 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 of 54 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The physical sciences area of study at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 22 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
NMSU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 14 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
NMSU has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NMSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |