Chemical Engineering · New Mexico
Chemical Engineering colleges in New Mexico
CampusPin lists 24 U.S. colleges in New Mexico that offer Chemical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Chemical Engineering applies chemistry, physics, and math to design large-scale processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, and materials, for students who like lab science and design.
Schools in New Mexico that offer Chemical Engineering
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · University · Private
Tuition
$5,338
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
492
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,934
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
15,246
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,334
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,759
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
Ruidoso, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,372
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
409
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$6,863
Acceptance
55%
Enrollment
4,500
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,256
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,312
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$5,801
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
383
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,202
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
459
Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,136
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
357
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$4,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,155
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,440
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,034
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,616
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
569
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,322
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,812
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,136
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
351
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$8,147
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
14,227
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$6,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
859
San Juan College
Farmington, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,790
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,228
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,145
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,234
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,176
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
426
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$1,095
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
233
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,575
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
891
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Los Alamos, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,214
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
238
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · University · Public
Tuition
$8,115
Acceptance
95%
Enrollment
22,481
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos, NM · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,004
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
355
Chemical Engineering programs in New Mexico: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 24 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
24
Public / private
23 / 1
Universities / 2-year
7 / 17
Cities represented
19
In-state tuition range
$1,095–$8,147
Median in-state tuition
$2,180
Lowest published in-state tuition
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
$1,095
Most selective
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
55% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
22,481 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Chemical Engineering program
- Material and energy balances on chemical processes
- Chemical engineering thermodynamics and phase equilibria
- Fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer (transport phenomena)
- Chemical reaction engineering and reactor design
- Separation processes (distillation, absorption, extraction, membranes)
- Process dynamics, control, and instrumentation
- Process and plant design with safety and economic analysis
- Unit-operations and process laboratory work, plus organic and physical chemistry
Where a Chemical Engineering degree can lead
- Chemical engineers
- Process Engineer
- Production / Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Control Engineer
- Environmental / Safety Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Typical pay: $70,000–$100,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 chemical engineers median $121,860)
A Chemical Engineering major is typically an ABET-accredited bachelor of science that teaches students to design, operate, and optimize the processes that convert raw materials into useful products, from petrochemicals and plastics to pharmaceuticals, foods, and semiconductors. The core sequence builds on calculus, differential equations, and chemistry, then layers on the discipline's defining courses: material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
Most programs require organic and physical chemistry, several unit-operations and process-design labs, and a senior capstone in which teams design a full chemical plant or process and evaluate it on safety, economics, and environmental impact. Graduates work in process and production engineering, manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, materials, and environmental compliance, and many pursue the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam as a step toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of chemical engineers to grow 2.6% from 2024 to 2034 and reports a 2024 median wage of $121,860 for the occupation.
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