# New Mexico State University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Las Cruces, NM. IPEDS 188030, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,790
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,683 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NM: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (3 colleges, $95,683): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,014

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,683 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,648 | $29,650 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,424 | $33,111 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,861 | $43,980 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $13,146 | $58,631 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $14,049 | $62,659 | 1.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $117,813 | $15,981 | $9,873 | 57% |
| New Mexico State University | $95,683 | $23,250 | $8,889 | 55% |
| University of New Mexico | $90,529 | $26,436 | $15,489 | 55% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $96,060 Las Cruces, NM, $158,520 NM, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $170,990 Las Cruces, NM, $215,120 NM, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $117,150 Las Cruces, NM, $165,350 NM, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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