by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM highly for engineering, placing at #350 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 350 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 4 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 165 |
| Master’s | 180 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
This engineering field at UNM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 165 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,084 a year. This is higher than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,034 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Graduate study is also available at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 180 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 31 |
