by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at UNM. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM highly for physics, coming in at #213 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 213 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 23 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 12 master’s degrees in physics.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 58% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM granted 3 master’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 16 doctoral degrees in physics.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
In the most recent graduating class, 94% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UNM were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM awarded 6 doctoral degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 9 |