by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at New Mexico Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks New Mexico Tech as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, ranked #191 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 191 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at New Mexico Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
New Mexico Tech is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Tech report a median salary of $90,393 a year. This is higher than $89,479, the median for all majors at New Mexico Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Tech, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $19,622, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,031 | $25,665 |
| Fees | $1,582 | $1,582 |
Learn more about New Mexico Tech tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Tech were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at New Mexico Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
