by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how New Mexico Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Tech was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in me from New Mexico Tech. This makes it the #115 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #125 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from New Mexico Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,424 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at New Mexico Tech paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from New Mexico Tech in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
New Mexico Tech does not offer an online option for its me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from New Mexico Tech make a median salary of $92,541 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 13 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from New Mexico Tech, about 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at New Mexico Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 22 |
| Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 15 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 14 |
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