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Mining Engineering in New Mexico

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Mining Engineering Schools in New Mexico

12 students earned Mining Engineering degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mining Engineering is the 132nd most popular major out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining Engineering Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Mining Engineering Grads in New Mexico

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

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Wages for Mining Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

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

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

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

In their early career, New Mexico Tech grads earn an average salary of $52,334. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

Mining Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers mining engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Mining and Geological Engineers 5% $132,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Mechanical Engineering 280
Electrical Engineering 150
General Engineering 127
Chemical Engineering 120
Civil Engineering 113
Industrial Engineering 73
Aeronautical Engineering 55
Computer Engineering 55

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View Nationwide Mining Engineering Report

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