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General Engineering Technology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Engineering Technology, take a look at what 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 general engineering technology degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
General Engineering Technology Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General Engineering Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 100 |
Earnings for General Engineering Technology Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General Engineering Technology 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 | $84,655 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Engineering Technology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings 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
Median student loan debt for General Engineering Technology graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $22,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Engineering Technology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Engineering Technology graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 21% women (7) and 79% men (27).
General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 34 bachelor’s general engineering technology degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 21% were women (7) and 79% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The General Engineering Technology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering Technology program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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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