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Mechanical Engineering in New Mexico

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico

280 students earned ME degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in New Mexico

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 224
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.4%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 4,650 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $110,210, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. In their early career, NMSU Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $28,814.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech. Graduates earn an average $52,334 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 13% $111,320
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Aerospace Engineers 7% $108,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Cost Estimators 6% $58,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Electrical Engineering 150
General Engineering 127
Chemical Engineering 120
Civil Engineering 113
Industrial Engineering 73
Computer Engineering 55
Aeronautical Engineering 55
Petroleum Engineering 24

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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