by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. Degrees are awarded 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 UNM highly for electrical engineering, ranked #186 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 186 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 3 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 38 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UNM holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $97,245 a year. This is above $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNM, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,436 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM granted 16 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (31%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 35 |
