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 NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #57 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $68,002. This is less than $72,409, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from NMSU Main Campus in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus aerospace 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Civil Engineering | 55 |
| Industrial Engineering | 49 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.