New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, New Mexico · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$9,873
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
44%
Undergrad size
995
In-state tuition
$9,476
Out-of-state tuition
$27,247
Cost of attendance
$24,967
Median earnings (10y)
$76,489
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,207
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 77.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
10 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (97% of credentials).
- STEM97%
- Humanities & arts2%
- Social sciences1%
- Engineering59.1%~588 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.8%~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Physical sciences10.8%~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics4.9%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.0%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.5%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology1.0%~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.5%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 97 | $66,375 | $19,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 41 | $38,910 | $14,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $61,496 | $15,981 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | $48,135 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor's | 15 | $70,180 | $28,756 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 9 | $47,269 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | $68,561 | $15,250 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a small institution located in Socorro, New Mexico, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 995 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Computer science, Physical sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,873 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,476 for in-state students and $27,247 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,967 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $76,489 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Computer science, Physical sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (97% of credentials), humanities & arts (2% of credentials), social sciences (1% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepts 44% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,207. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Socorro, New Mexico (town), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology draws students from across New Mexico and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Q.How much does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology cost?
The average net price at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is $9,873 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,967.
Q.What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admits 44% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduate earns $76,489 per year.
Q.What is tuition at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
Published tuition is $9,476 in-state and $27,247 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology located?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is located in Socorro, New Mexico (ZIP 87801).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at their official website.