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Chemical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology sits in Socorro, NM.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 chemical engineering degrees were granted at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Distance learning is available at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Of 1,622 students, 138 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 194 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Rankings can help you compare New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Those who finish New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,910

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology stands at $14,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Of the 9 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 44% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Among the 7 master’s chemical engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 43% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, higher than the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

This Chemical Engineering program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	16

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.