by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM highly for chemical engineering, placing at #133 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 133 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 2 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 17 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemical engineering at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $78,992 a year. This is higher than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $20,187 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UNM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 6 |
