by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, ranked #216 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 216 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 3 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,665 a year. This is higher than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 84% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 56% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 15 |
