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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 260 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 155 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UNM. This makes it the #92 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
Of the 150 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from UNM in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
| Chemical Engineering | 61 |
| Electrical Engineering | 51 |
| Civil Engineering | 49 |
| Computer Engineering | 48 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 |
| General Engineering | 26 |
| Engineering Science | 18 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13 |
| Construction Engineering | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 287 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 113 |
| Physical Sciences | 112 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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