Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduates in mechanical engineering earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 47 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $99,148 | $90,218 | #194 | $75,040 |
| 48 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $99,111 | $90,185 | #196 | $67,633 |
| 49 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $98,277 | $96,556 | #103 | $75,253 |
| 50 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $98,213 | $113,715 | #7 | $57,424 |
| 51 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $98,156 | $94,001 | #131 | $71,501 |
| 52 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $98,113 | $99,752 | #67 | $73,268 |
| 53 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $97,946 | $103,273 | #41 | $80,259 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,541 | — | — |
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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $95,750 | — | #145 of 459 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $95,234 | $42,325 | #16 of 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,900 | $57,215 | #150 of 158 |
| Biology | $48,211 | — | #732 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,424 one year after graduating and $98,213 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 mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.