Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical 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 sits in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 chemical engineering degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 17 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Chemical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,738 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $69,035 |
| 4 years | $88,962 |
| 5 years | $89,216 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $88,962, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 48% women (12) and 52% men (13).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 24 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Chemical Engineering program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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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