Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,216 |
| 2 years | $65,970 |
| 3 years | $75,632 |
| 4 years | $87,005 |
| 5 years | $94,317 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $87,005, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $18,986.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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