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Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico

56 ME students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in New Mexico

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.9%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 4,650 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $110,210, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,836.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 13% $111,320
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Aerospace Engineers 7% $108,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470
Cost Estimators 6% $58,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
General Engineering 56
Electrical Engineering 53
Industrial Engineering 42
Civil Engineering 33
Computer Engineering 27
Biomedical Engineering 18
Chemical Engineering 14
Materials Engineering 14

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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