Engineering at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 75 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #53 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Those who finish University of New Mexico-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 | $71,468 |
| 2 years | $75,079 |
| 3 years | $71,866 |
| 4 years | $87,084 |
| 5 years | $100,912 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $87,084, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $21,034.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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