Chemical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduates in chemical engineering earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Compares for Chemical Engineering
All 158 colleges reporting chemical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $122,093 | $107,516 | #38 | $80,139 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $121,641 | $132,880 | #1 | $75,639 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $121,027 | $110,127 | #32 | $81,553 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $116,165 | $110,565 | #30 | $85,578 |
| 5 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $115,726 | $117,694 | #7 | $79,602 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,423 | $117,351 | #9 | $87,365 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $114,226 | $132,225 | #2 | $74,786 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $113,614 | $121,887 | #4 | $83,377 |
| 9 | Rice University Houston, TX | $113,605 | $115,503 | #13 | $87,830 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $113,317 | $103,111 | #54 | $79,737 |
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| 147 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $85,990 | $91,764 | #109 | $67,322 |
| 148 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $85,990 | $91,764 | #110 | $67,322 |
| 149 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $85,990 | $91,764 | #111 | $67,322 |
| 150 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $85,900 | $99,459 | #76 | $57,215 |
| 151 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $85,667 | $81,830 | #151 | $67,152 |
| 152 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $85,269 | $76,769 | #158 | — |
| 153 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $84,965 | $88,184 | #129 | $64,039 |
Other Majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,813 | $73,300 | #15 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,213 | $57,424 | #50 of 318 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $95,750 | — | #145 of 459 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $95,234 | $42,325 | #16 of 19 |
| Biology | $48,211 | — | #732 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,215 one year after graduating and $85,900 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.