23 Master's degrees offered by the university

Students may earn at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Information Technology through cooperation with the Information Technology faculty.

The master’s candidate must demonstrate competence in mathematics, chemistry, and physics comparable to the requirements for the  degree in Geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

In New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's Mineral Engineering, Mineral Exploration, three major areas of study that are available include rock mechanics, rock blasting and vibration control, and environmental aspects.

The Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology provides a rigorous academic education, broadly focused around the theme of instrumentation in a topic areas of interest to the department.

In order to receive a graduate degree in Petroleum Engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, a student must complete advanced course work and demonstrate an ability to successfully formulate and complete a research program. The specific courses selected for the degree plan shall be a proper mixture of Petroleum and non-petroleum engineering courses. 

The Environmental Engineering graduate program at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology provides a unique educational and research experience in the engineering and science of the natural environment and environmental protection. 

The Biology with Biochemistry Option program at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology prepares undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences.

The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers three options for students interested in completing their Master’s of Science in Materials Engineering, a Thesis Option and an Independent Study. Either of these can be incorporated into the department's five-year BS/MS program, or taken as traditional Masters Degrees.

Industry and business provide many areas for the application of advanced mathematics, and many possibilities for mathematicians to make significant contributions. The Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics program is offered at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

An interdisciplinary program at the Mathematics,  Operations Research and Statistics at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is available at the graduate level within the various departments at New Mexico Tech. 

The application of explosives for the fragmentation of rock and military and commercial applications is an area of research for which New Mexico Tech has a long history. The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's Mineral Engineering, Explosives Engineering program is active in fragmentation studies and works closely with industry in the areas of ground vibration and airblast control.

The Master of Science degree in Geochemistry at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology may be earned either with thesis or without thesis in accordance with the general requirements of the Graduate Program.

All Physics students at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are required to pass a preliminary exam (“prelim”) at the MS level. The prelim covers material in physics and mathematics normally included in the undergraduate physics curriculum. 

The MS in Public Engagement at the New Mexico Institute of Mining trains students through real-world projects to research, critically analyze and communicate information and technology to diverse communities. 

The Master of Science degree in Hydrology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires completion of a thesis according to the general requirements of the Graduate Program.

The Masters of Science for Teachers program is offered throughout the year via distance instruction and as live courses on the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology campus and around the state.

The Biology program at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology prepares undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences.

Given the varied backgrounds and interests of students in this specialty, the Physics, Instrumentation program of study at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is tailored to each students needs. 

The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department offers the Master of Science and Master of Engineering degrees for those students wanting to pursue an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Entrance into the Engineering Management program at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires competence in engineering, science and mathematics comparable to a calculus‐based bachelor of science degree in an engineering or applied science discipline