New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at a glance

• 995

  students enrolled

• 356

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,873

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,664 in state, $24,918 out of state

• $54,530

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $76,489

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Socorro County, where the college is.

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• 2

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.4%

  unemployment in Socorro County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $47,556

  median household income

  Socorro County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, physical sciences, which lead to engineering (1 open), operations (1 open).

Hiring most: X-Bow Systems (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (1), Operations (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center - SocorroSocorro · 575-835-0067 · Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology enrolls about 995 students and is a public 4-year institution in Socorro, New Mexico. It awards about 356 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,530 six years after entry and $76,489 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

2 open professional jobs are listed in Socorro County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. X-Bow Systems has the most openings.