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54.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
80FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,038Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Systems Engineering Degree
The system engineering program at New Mexico State University prepares students for careers in aerospace, energy, environment, natural resources, and bioscience and health. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems. Program courses include: integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements, as well as the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations, logistics, risk management, and operations management. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer systems engineering degrees.
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New Mexico State University
1500 Third Street, Grants, NM
NMSU provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of New Mexico. Around nineteen thousand students enroll at NMSU per year.
Areas of study offered at NMSU include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1230 to 1590 on the SAT and between 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. 80% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 37 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at prospective.nmsu.edu.
The tuition at New Mexico State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,200 per year. Students enrolled at NMSU may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.
The mascot for New Mexico State University is the "Aggies", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Systems Engineering program at New Mexico State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Energy Engineers
Description
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, energy engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.0% from 2014 to 2024
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates New Mexico State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, New Mexico State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
New Mexico State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Western Athletic Conference)
- Football (Sun Belt Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball