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Engineering Tech in New Mexico

Engineering Tech Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 577 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in NM.

An Engineering Tech major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in New Mexico

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 281
Associate Degree 122
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 96
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 96
Bachelor’s Degree 74

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.7%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 31,810 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, engineering tech grads earn an average of $63,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,890.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari
293 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 60% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,894 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

San Juan College

Farmington
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,546. Graduates earn an average $27,603 after graduation.

#3

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,979.

#4

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,998. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Western New Mexico University

Silver City
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University.

#6

Clovis Community College

Clovis
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $3,927. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,187 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,663. 35% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,136 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Northern New Mexico College. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Northern New Mexico College grads earn an average salary of $32,406.

#9

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,829 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#10

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

Portales
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $4,994. 71% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Engineering Tech Careers in NM

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 120% $37,220
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 19% $61,660
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17% $78,250
Environmental Engineering Technicians 17% $48,150
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 16% $53,350
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $44,860
Mechanical Drafters 10% $71,060
Engineering Technicians 10% $78,630
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 8% $74,580
Civil Engineering Technicians 7% $41,960
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 6% $44,570
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,530
Architectural and Civil Drafters 5% $51,070
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 5% $65,840
Construction Managers 5% $83,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3% $35,820
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 0% $71,620
Medical Equipment Repairers 0% $44,400
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 0% $66,130
Drafters 0% $49,690
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -4% $48,490
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -5% $40,530
Semiconductor Processors -13% $43,330

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