Underneath New Mexico’s landscape lie some of the largest reservoirs of oil & gas in the country, including the Permian Basin. In 2022, it was the second-largest crude oil-producing state in the country (right after Texas) and was among the top 10 states for natural gas. But it’s not all about the fossils. Wind power is surging in popularity and plans are afoot to send that energy over state lines to Western cities through the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project. Thanks to the development of tribal nations solar farms, solar is also experiencing a period of growth.
Want to get involved? Check out the wide range of energy-focused degrees & certificates in our NM listings. There’s something here for everyone, including aspiring wind & solar technicians. For engineers, we also recommend a visit to UNM’s Center for Emerging Energy Technologies (CEET) and the New Mexico Clean Energy Resilience and Growth (NM CERG) cluster. NM CERG is feeding off work being done in NMSU’s Renewable Energy and Thermal Systems Laboratory (REThermS Lab).
All Energy Degree Programs in New Mexico
8Schools Found
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Portales, New Mexico
Navajo Technical College
School of Applied Technology
Crownpoint, New Mexico
New Mexico Junior College
Workforce Training & Professional Studies
Hobbs, New Mexico
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Department of Career & Technology
Alamogordo, New Mexico
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Department of Environmental and Energy Technologies
Las Cruces, New Mexico
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Department of Engineering Technology & Surveying Engineering
Las Cruces, New Mexico
San Juan College
School of Energy
Farmington, New Mexico
Santa Fe Community College
School of Trades, Advanced Technologies and Sustainability
Santa Fe, New Mexico