by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how New Mexico Tech compares to other colleges that offer mechanical engineering.
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New Mexico Tech holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #203 out of 365 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Tech report a median salary of $90,393 a year. This is higher than $89,479, the median for all majors at New Mexico Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Tech, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $19,622, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,031 | $25,665 |
| Fees | $1,582 | $1,582 |
Learn more about New Mexico Tech tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Tech were White. Roughly 49% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at New Mexico Tech are White. Approximately 54% of graduates 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 master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at New Mexico Tech were Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates 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 doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.