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Mining Engineering in New Mexico

Mining Engineering Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Mining Engineering Grads in New Mexico

2,230 people in the state and 257,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Mining Engineering.

Mining Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Mining Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, Mining Engineering grads earn an average of $190,243. Nationwide, they make an average of $165,198.

Mining Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $60,931 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Mining Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers Mining Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 6% $138,303
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Mining Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
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

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