New Mexico State University

Overview
Particularly dedicated to serving its states large Hispanic population (just over half of the incoming Freshman class is represented by Hispanic students), New Mexico State University is a large public university located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Active Greek Life and athletic communities draw applicants to the school year after year, though it is able to admit approximately 95% of its applicants. Students can choose to study at the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Business, the College of Engineering, or the College of Health and Social Services.

Student Appeal
New Mexico State University regularly appears as one of the best value colleges in the nation. State residents will pay much lower tuition rates than they would at an academically comparable public university, and it houses the only Honors College- an exclusive college program- in the State of New Mexico. The college also plays a significant role in its greater community, and students will have access to valuable educational resources and opportunities all over the state.

School Facts & Figures

Accreditation: NCACS
Size: Large (>10,000 students)
Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Academic Affiliation: N/A

Career Services: Yes
Course Schedule: Semester
Credit Options: Transfer
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Loans Offered: Stafford, Pell, PLUS

Program Offered:

MS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering
With concentrations in:
- Circuits & Systems
- Computer Engineering
- Digital Signal Processing/Communications
- Electromagnetics & Microwave Engineering
- Electronics/VLSI
- Energy Systems
- Photonics
Students who are pursuing a Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University must choose one of three avenues- 24 credit hours plus a Master's Thesis, 27 Credit Hours plus an Oral Examination, or 30 credit hours plus a written examination. Required courses include communications, Microelectronics, Electro-optics, Electric Energy Systems, and Digital Signal Processing. A number of rules guide a students curriculum decisions, and students will work with advisors to ensure that their coursework is meeting all requirements.