by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NMSU stacks up against peers offering engineering.
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NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #468 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 283 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU earn a median of $87,005 a year. This is higher than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,986 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 59% of graduates 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 32% of graduates 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 65% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
This engineering program at NMSU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 104 |
| Civil Engineering | 83 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 62 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Industrial Engineering | 32 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| General Engineering | 20 |
| Engineering Physics | 6 |
| Environmental Engineering | 6 |
| Systems Engineering | 4 |