by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #504 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 504 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 4 of 4 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 283 |
| Master’s | 75 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The engineering area of study at NMSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 283 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 3 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU earn a median of $87,005 a year. This is higher than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $18,986 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 75 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 4 |
