by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #92 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $74,738. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,101 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, chem eng students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
The chem eng program at NMSU Main Campus awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in chem eng from NMSU Main Campus in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads 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 master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 111 |
| Industrial Engineering | 73 |
| Electrical Engineering | 61 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 55 |
| Civil Engineering | 39 |
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