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, and more. We've also included details on how New Mexico Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Tech was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mining Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Mining Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Mining Engineering Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from New Mexico Tech. This makes it the #3 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at New Mexico Tech paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 4 mining engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from New Mexico Tech, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the New Mexico Tech mining engineering 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.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in mining 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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining 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.