Below are the key facts about this program at New Mexico Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for petroleum engineering at New Mexico Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology handed out 3 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
New Mexico Tech is not yet ranked for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level.
Petroleum Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Tech earn a median of $83,781 a year. This is below $89,479, the median for all majors at New Mexico Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at New Mexico Tech, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $28,756 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Tech are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% 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 petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at New Mexico Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 4 |