Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology · Socorro, NM

CIP 14.07

$57,215Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,900Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn a median of $57,215 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,158 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,300–$117,974). Median debt is $15,000, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$75,766$14,409
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$62,907$19,775

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineering graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology make?

The median salary is $57,215 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.