by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU as a strong choice for civil engineering, coming in at #177 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 177 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 27 |
The following degree levels are granted in civil engineering at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,381 a year. This is higher than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $13,382 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 54% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 22 |
