by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how New Mexico Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with materials engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Tech was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from New Mexico Tech. This makes it the #32 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #58 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at New Mexico Tech paid an average of $1,038 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about New Mexico Tech tuition and fees.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials engineering from New Mexico Tech in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at New Mexico Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the New Mexico Tech materials 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in materials engineering from New Mexico Tech. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials 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 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 14 |
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