by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #137 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 137 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM report a median salary of $87,875 a year. This is above $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $17,014 in student loans. This is below $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, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 42% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 44 |
