by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics 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 rates NMSU among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #231 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 231 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 23 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 7 master’s degrees in physics.
NMSU has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at NMSU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 86% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 1 doctoral degree in physics.
NMSU has not been ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from NMSU were men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at NMSU are Asian. Approximately 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NMSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 10 |