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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.