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Engineering in New Mexico

Engineering Schools in New Mexico

1,098 students earned Engineering degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 649
Master’s Degree 320
Associate Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.4%
  • White: 29.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 19,870 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

Engineering grads earn an average of $111,210 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New Mexico that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

438 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $13,873. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

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410 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,495. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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188 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,448. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,508. 26% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
929 Total Students

13% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,484. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
450 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,937. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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San Juan College

Farmington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,878. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending Northern New Mexico College will pay a net price of $7,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,380. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nuclear Engineers 13% $136,940
Biomedical Engineers 10% $0
Materials Engineers 10% $125,060
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Electrical Engineers 4% $111,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 740
Physical Sciences 288
Agriculture 286
Engineering Technologies 223
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Architecture/Urban Planning 169
Natural Resources & Conservation 91
Science Technologies 18

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