by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how New Mexico Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Tech was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 73% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech. This makes it the #11 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in petroleum engineering in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of petroleum engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Tech is $42,325. This is less than $68,913, which is the national median of all petroleum engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Tech was $1,038 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,664 | $24,918 |
| Fees | $1,394 | $1,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,614 | $9,614 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,728 | $5,728 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
New Mexico Tech does not offer an online option for its petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New Mexico Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a master's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 61 |
| Electrical Engineering | 22 |
| Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.