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Engineering Technologies at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #273 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,548 |
| 2 years | $59,253 |
| 3 years | $71,978 |
| 4 years | $76,975 |
| 5 years | $74,893 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $76,975, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $22,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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