Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear engineers research nuclear energy for a variety of uses: energy, medical diagnosis and treatment, and space applications. In addition, nuclear engineers research and design optimal ways to safely control and store radioactive waste.

A collaborative experience

The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers many opportunities for students to connect with faculty, other students, and nuclear engineering professionals. Many of our students also work as interns, research assistants, or part-time employees at nearby Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

It was one of the few schools in the country that offered a nuclear engineering program, and the tuition couldn’t be beat. Plus, the weather is awesome!
Bryan Erdmann
B.S., Nuclear Engineering, '15

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Notables

UNM’s nuclear engineering graduate program is ranked No. 16 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best Graduate Schools list.
The department is home to a teaching laboratory equipped with an AGN-201M nuclear training reactor, one of a few in the country.
The department is home to 2 fellows of the American Nuclear Society and 1 fellow of the International Association for Advancement of Space Safety.

What can I do with my degree?

Research new energy systems
Control radioactive waste and industrial radiation releases
Find new ways to diagnose and treat diseases
Develop new ways to explore in space

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers design and develop many of the products, systems, and technologies we use in everyday life, from cars and other transportation systems to energy systems to medical devices and implants.

Hands-on experience

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is all about getting down (and sometimes dirty) applying the concepts learned in class. Through our labs, design projects, research and collaborations with Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and many local high-tech companies, students have fun while putting their skills to work.

UNM has smaller departments, which means more personal attention. Also, the proximity to Sandia and all of its opportunities is a huge selling point.
David Flores
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, '15

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Notables

The department is home to 4 fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1 fellow of the American Astronautical Society, and 2 fellows of IEEE.
A hallmark of the department is the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers program. In the three-semester program, students take three courses worth 10 credit hours, where they learn how to design, build, and test a race car. The culmination of the program is an opportunity to compete with that car against the best schools in the world in an international competition. In 2014, the program was ranked fifth-best in the United States and 17th-best in the world, according to rankings issued by the Formula Student Combustion World Rankings.

What can I do with my degree?

Design aircraft and automobiles
Conduct atmospheric research
Design robots that can make manufacturing more efficient
Develop alternative energy resources

Computer Science

Computer scientists use their knowledge of coding, logic, and technology to solve a wide variety of challenges in our world, from creating software to make computers and devices do new things to solving problems within the technology itself to make sure our transactions are secure and efficient.

A high-tech experience

The Department of Computer Science offers students the resources of not just our faculty, but of nearby institutions, including Santa Fe Institute, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. These partnerships provide research experience, internships, and job opportunities.

I was able to get the hang of programming right away. My freshman year, I was already in the zone.
Anacaren Ruiz
B.S., Computer Science, '17

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science

Notables

Many of our faculty are awarded grants from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, DARPA, and the National Institutes of Health, among others.
Our programs are accredited by the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET

What can I do with my degree?

Be a computer programmer and create innovative software and cool mobile apps
Make a difference by becoming a technical support specialist
Stop hackers in their tracks by having the skills to outsmart them

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers design and build the infrastructure and transportation systems that are all around us, from roads, bridges, and water systems, all with a goal of making the systems as efficient and sustainable as possible.

A constructive experience

The Department of Civil Engineering has extensive collaborations with design and construction firms, federal agencies, and Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

I’ve been around construction my whole life, and I wanted to take it to the next level by being an engineer.
Amber Arviso
B.S., Civil Engineering, '15

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Construction Engineering
Master of Science in Construction Management
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Notables

The Department of Civil Engineering has an emphasis on corporate relationships, so our students benefit from the research and career opportunities that these partnerships provide
Our hydraulics lab gives students the ability to simulate real-world scenarios in water projects

What can I do with my degree?

Improve our drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
Design and build high-tech structures and transportation systems
Repair and improve infrastructure we depend on every day

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electrical and computer engineers design and create materials, devices and systems that are found in technology both big and small that affects everyone.

An electrifying experience

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s strength is found in its research laboratories and centers, where students can apply what they’ve learned in the classroom.

The Center for High Technology Materials and the Center for Micro-Engineered Materials offer students nanotechnology cleanroom experience, in addition to research opportunities in optoelectronics, microelectronics, optics, and materials science.

Students have fun while learning, designing experiments and projects in electronics laboratories, and getting experience measuring electrical components.

UNM has great professors and a good partnership with Sandia, and in my mind, that's what sets the program apart.
Regina Eckert
B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, '15

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Optical Science and Engineering (interdisciplinary program)
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering (interdisciplinary program)

Notables

The department is home to 8 fellows of IEEE
The department is home to 4 UNM Distinguished Professors

What can I do with my degree?

Design GPS equipment
Design computer circuits
Develop solar and other alternative energy systems
Develop new broadcast and communications systems
Improve radar communications

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Chemical and biological engineers are at the forefront of biotechnology and biomedicine, from making better fuel-cell technology to creating new ways to deliver medicines.

A solutions-based experience

Students have many opportunities to do research in the labs at UNM’s Center for Biomedical Engineering, UNM’s nanomedicine laboratory, and the Advanced Materials Laboratory on UNM’s south campus.

Many of our students also work at Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

The professors are very experienced, and many have industry experience and ties with bigger companies and Sandia. Because of that, there's a lot of collaboration that you couldn’t get elsewhere.
Hannah West
B.S., Chemical Engineering, '16

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Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Graduate Degrees

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Nanoscience and Microsystems (interdisciplinary program)
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Microsystems (interdisciplinary program)

Notables

2 faculty are jointly appointed by UNM and Sandia National Laboratories
2 faculty are Innovation Fellows, recognized by UNM for their outstanding research discoveries

What can I do with my degree?

Conduct research to diagnose and treat disease
Discover new energy sources and better ways to store energy
Create new materials used in medical devices

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