Astronomy at New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM
Physical Sciences Master's
CIP 40.0201
Total Graduates
7
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
86%
6 of 7
Female Graduates
14%
1 of 7
Annual Tuition
$6,283
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Astronomy
Master's 7 grads DOCTORAL 3 grads
Program Popularity
#7
of 29 colleges nationally
75.9%
Produces more graduates than 75.9% of colleges offering this program
164
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Astronomy.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 40.0201
Program Family Physical Sciences
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 7 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 86% male, 14% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Natural sciences managers
Primary Occupation$161,180
Median Annual Salary
100,870 employed nationally +3.7% projected growth
Related Occupations
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary +2.6%
$101,390 Astronomers +2.2%
$132,170 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Location Las Cruces, NM
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $6,283
Out-of-State Tuition $23,407
Average Net Price $8,353
Program Information
CIP Code: 40.0201
CIP Family: 40
IPEDS ID:
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