Engineering at Central New Mexico Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online Class Availability at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Those who finish Central New Mexico Community College’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $45,274 |
| 5 years | $66,126 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $45,274, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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