Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 14 students earned their Mining and Mineral Engineering degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 183rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in New Mexico

Mining and Mineral Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	10
Bachelor’s Degree	4

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a mining and mineral engineering major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining and mineral engineering majors in New Mexico is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 7.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
• White: 28.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 42.9%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in New Mexico

There are 1,890 people in the state and 231,600 people in the nation working in mining and mineral engineering jobs.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a mining and mineral engineering grad in the state is $140,130, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers mining and mineral engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Engineering Professors	12%	$0
Architectural and Engineering Managers	7%	$165,470

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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