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Electrical Engineering at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#2 of 3
Best Value	New Mexico	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#17 of 39
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#29 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#168 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#177 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$87,657
2 years	$85,324
3 years	$86,346
4 years	$97,245
5 years	$112,610

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus take home a median $97,245, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus stands at $26,436.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 20% women (10) and 80% men (41).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Of the 16 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Of the 35 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 20%.*

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

The Electrical Engineering program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	51

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.