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Mechanical Engineering in New Mexico

Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Mexico

There are 6,630 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $147,476, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NM

Our data covers 3 colleges in New Mexico offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,863 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $60,931 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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