by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from UNM. This makes it the #48 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $62,907. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chem eng from UNM in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNM chem eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in chem eng from UNM. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 51 |
| Civil Engineering | 49 |
| Computer Engineering | 48 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.