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Aeronautical Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Aeronautical Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #1 of 1
Best Value New Mexico #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #1 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #66 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #1 of 1
Best Value New Mexico #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #1 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #66 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Aeronautical Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $71,575
3 years $79,616
4 years $90,598
5 years $95,469

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $90,598, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 80% higher than the school-wide median.

Aeronautical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $24,537.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Aeronautical Engineering graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 19% women (12) and 81% men (50).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Among the 62 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 19% were women (12) and 81% were men (50).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 35
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

The Aeronautical Engineering program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering 62

Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Aeronautical Engineering program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Aeronautical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Aerospace Engineers $63,328

References

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