Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 14.02

$68,002Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$96,510Median earnings 4 years after

$95,469Median earnings 5 years after

$24,262Median federal debt

80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $68,002 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,207 four years after graduating (middle half: $81,638–$115,917). Median debt is $24,262, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $68,002 one year after graduation and $95,469 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,262.

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