by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, placing at #119 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 119 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 17 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,962 a year. This is above $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, chemical engineering students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
