New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, New Mexico · Public · 995 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr). Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,136 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,640 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,106 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,753 |
| $110k and up | $13,464 |
| All families (average) | $9,873 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $98,213 | +$66,009 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,211 | +$16,007 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,900 | +$53,696 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $117,813 | +$85,609 | clears the bar | $15,981 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | $92,541 | +$60,337 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $95,750 | +$63,546 | clears the bar | $16,918 | 0.3 yrs |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,234 | +$63,030 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $70,333 | +$38,129 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.