Mining & Mineral Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
If you plan to study Mining & Mineral Engineering, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology sits in Socorro, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 mining & mineral engineering degrees were granted at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Many students take online classes at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Among 1,622 students, 138 (9%) studied exclusively online and 194 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Mining & Mineral Engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mining & Mineral Engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 29% women (5) and 71% men (12).
Mining & Mineral Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Among the 4 bachelor’s mining & mineral engineering degrees awarded at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining & Mineral Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Mining & Mineral Engineering Master’s Program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Among the 13 master’s mining & mineral engineering graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining & Mineral Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 31% of Mining & Mineral Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, higher than the national average of 9%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Mining & Mineral Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mining & Mineral Engineering program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mining & Mineral Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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