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2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in New Mexico

4 Colleges in the United States
$16,257 Avg Student Debt
$39,310 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Engineering Badge [General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for general engineering students.

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2027 Best Value General Engineering Schools in New Mexico

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Engineering Schools

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Central New Mexico Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general engineering schools in New Mexico. Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. Set against $10,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

A rank of #2 makes San Juan College one of the best values for general engineering. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. General Engineering graduates carry a median of $16,150 in student loans. General Engineering graduates of San Juan College earn a median of $41,697 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at New Mexico State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for general engineering. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete the general engineering program here. Early-career general engineering graduates make about $41,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the best values for general engineering. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete the general engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $49,983. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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