Engineering Technology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State delivers solid engineering technology outcomes that improve markedly over time—earnings jump 28% from $60,250 to nearly $77,000 within four years of graduation. That $77K figure puts graduates well above the national median and represents genuine career momentum in a field where hands-on technical skills become more valuable with experience. The $22,000 debt load (0.37 ratio to first-year earnings) is manageable enough to pay down while building savings.

The program ranks at the 60th percentile among New Mexico's limited engineering technology options, though with only two schools offering this degree statewide, NMSU essentially shares the market. Nationally, the program sits right at the median for earnings, which means it's delivering typical outcomes for the field without the premium debt some competing schools carry. That debt advantage matters—NMSU graduates owe about $4,000 less than the national median, making the degree more accessible for the 40% of students receiving Pell grants.

For families looking at affordable technical education with real wage growth potential, this program offers a practical path. The combination of reasonable debt and strong four-year earnings creates room to establish financial stability relatively quickly after graduation.