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Engineering Technologies in New Mexico

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Engineering Technologies Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 660 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Engineering Technologies is the 17th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in New Mexico

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 303
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 303
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 303
Associate Degree 151
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 134
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Master’s Degree 6
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Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.3%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in New Mexico

There are 31,810 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $63,560, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

San Juan College

Farmington
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 92% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

#3

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292.

#4

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#5

Western New Mexico University

Silver City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation.

#6

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

Portales
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#7

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech.

#8

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,315 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus

Roswell
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,302. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Clovis Community College

Clovis
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $5,411. In their early career, Clovis Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,969.

Engineering Technologies Careers in NM

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 120% $37,220
Software Applications Developers 22% $0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 21% $89,290
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 19% $61,660
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17% $78,250
Environmental Engineering Technicians 17% $48,150
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 16% $53,350
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $72,020
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $44,860
Mechanical Drafters 10% $71,060
Systems Software Developers 10% $93,300
Engineering Technicians 10% $78,630
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $74,580
Surveyors 8% $67,200
Engineers 7% $114,000
Professors 7% $0
Civil Engineering Technicians 7% $41,960
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 6% $44,570
Cost Estimators 6% $58,240
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,530
Architectural and Civil Drafters 5% $51,070
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 5% $65,840
Construction Managers 5% $83,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3% $35,820
Industrial Production Managers 0% $99,600
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 0% $71,620
Commercial and Industrial Designers 0% $59,750
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 0% $66,130
Drafters 0% $49,690
Medical Equipment Repairers 0% $44,400
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -4% $48,490
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $40,530
Computer Programmers -8% $71,040
Semiconductor Processors -13% $43,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 1,111
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 740
Computer & Information Sciences 493
Physical Sciences 288
Agriculture 286
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Architecture/Urban Planning 169
Natural Resources & Conservation 91

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