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. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Engineering Technology Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,250 a year. This is less than $60,529, which is the national median of all engineering tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NMSU Main Campus. About 81% were men and 19% 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, 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus engineering tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.