by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #207 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 207 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,131 a year. This is higher than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $18,759 in student loans. This is below $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, 77% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
