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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

#55 in US ranking Socorro, NM
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Cost

Cost / year
$26,354
Tuition & fees
$10,084
Avg. aid
$13,190
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
44%
SAT range
1080–1310
ACT range
20–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$67,904
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

In the 2024-25 institutional reporting, New Mexico Tech's four-year graduation rate was 32%, while its six-year rate was 57%. The difference makes time to degree an important consideration for students planning the cost of a technical program.

These are cohort measures, generally tracking first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree over the stated periods. They do not describe every transfer or part-time student, and they do not predict an individual applicant's result. The reported student retention rate was 77%, another distinct measure that reflects continuation rather than graduation. Students comparing schools should use the same cohort definition and time period for each institution.

What is the earning potential for graduates at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

College Scorecard program figures report median earnings for federally aided completers measured one year after completion. They are observations about a defined group at an early career point, not starting-salary offers or a prediction for every graduate.

In the October 2026 Scorecard figures, the reported one-year median was $70,180 for petroleum engineering and $68,561 for computer and information sciences, general. Mechanical engineering was reported at $66,375; electrical, electronics, and communications engineering at $61,496. The figures also include $48,135 for civil engineering and $38,910 for chemical engineering.

Differences across programs should not be read as the effect of choosing one major alone. Graduates may enter different industries or regions, continue their education, or have earnings outside the measurement window. A student assessing a field should consider these figures alongside likely jobs, graduate-school plans, borrowing, and the number of years it may take to finish.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
57%
4-year graduation
32%
6-year graduation
57%

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
77%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$67,904
4 years after graduation
$85,232
5 years after graduation
$93,520
7 years after graduation
$102,178
10 years after starting college
$71,723

Alumni Salary for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Chemical Engineering

$38,910

Civil Engineering

$48,135

Computer and Information Sciences, General

$68,561

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

$61,496

Mechanical Engineering

$66,375

Petroleum Engineering

$70,180

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Engineering

2397120

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

22022

Physical Sciences

71522

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

13417

Mathematics and Statistics

2810

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

123

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

303

Natural Resources and Conservation

112

Psychology

202

English Language and Literature/Letters

011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Engineering

143549

Physical Sciences

3710

Education

819

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

246

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

235

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

314

Mathematics and Statistics

044

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

134

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Engineering

2810

Physical Sciences

437

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

022

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

101

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

101

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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