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Nuclear Engineering in New Mexico

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Nuclear Engineering Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 8 students earned their Nuclear Engineering degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Nuclear Engineering is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors in New Mexico

Nuclear Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in New Mexico

There are 2,410 people in the state and 241,800 people in the nation working in nuclear engineering jobs.

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Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a nuclear engineering grad in the state is $136,310, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in NM

Some of the careers nuclear engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nuclear Engineers 13% $136,940
Engineering Professors 12% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $165,470

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

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

View all majors related to Nuclear Engineering

View Nationwide Nuclear Engineering Report

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