Overview

General Description

Graduate studies are offered at New Mexico Tech in areas of specialization. We strive to pursue practical research projects that are founded on basic science in collaboration with industry. Students are taught advanced laboratory and fields techniques. In addition, analytical and computer skills are enhanced on the graduate level.

Faculty work, for the most part, in teams and often work with faculty and researchers at other Universities and National Laboratories. The sharing of knowledge beings diversity and breadth to our focus on applied research. Hence, our students are prepared to be leaders in industry.

Specialization in Mineral Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering

Major projects include the slope stability of mine rock piles, monitoring and evaluation of highway slopes, and the development of deformation instrumentation for the application to underground and surface rock and soil movements.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology researchers work closely with the state highway department, cities and counties to develop new methods to analyze geotechnical problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics of Machines
Computer Control of Machines
Numerical Control of Machine Tools

Mechanical Engineering Design
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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They accept and review applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Socorro, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 53 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following are required for graduate applications:

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Unofficial GRE scores
Unofficial TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students whose first language is not English. English Language Requirements
Recommendations letters (three)
Statement of Purpose
Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28730 USD / year

≈ 28730 USD / year
Out-of-State

28730 USD / year

≈ 28730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9843 USD / year

≈ 9843 USD / year

Living costs

Socorro

United States

845 - 1320 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Specialization in Mineral Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering

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