by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how New Mexico Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Tech was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Tech is $57,215. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
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 |
Learn more about New Mexico Tech tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from New Mexico Tech in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the New Mexico Tech chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New Mexico Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 61 |
| Electrical Engineering | 22 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 15 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.