Physical Sciences, General associate's degree programs in New Mexico
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New Mexico
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos · Debt not reported$50,2662University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas · Debt not reported$50,2663University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque · Debt not reported$50,2664University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos · Debt not reported$50,2665University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup · Debt not reported$50,266
CAREER CONTEXT IN NM
What related occupations pay in New Mexico
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $75,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,190–$79,550
- State employment
- 8,120
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Mexico; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos | $50,266 | Not available |
| 2 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas | $50,266 | Not available |
| 3 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque | $50,266 | Not available |
| 4 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos | $50,266 | Not available |
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup | $50,266 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Physical Sciences, General in New Mexico
What do Physical Sciences, General associate's degree graduates earn in New Mexico?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,266 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which New Mexico colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of New Mexico-Taos Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.