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 chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 143 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #92 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chem Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,766 a year. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in chem eng from NMSU Main Campus. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
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, 53% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its chem eng bachelor’s degree program 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 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Civil Engineering | 55 |
| Industrial Engineering | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.