Central New Mexico Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,584

4.76% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,961

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.155%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

19,067

23.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.9%

479 Graduates

About

Central New Mexico Community College is a higher education institution located in Bernalillo County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College were General Studies (4,114 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (228 degrees), and Child Care Provider (186 degrees).

In 2023, 10,728 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central New Mexico Community College. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (5,651 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,017 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $1,584, which is $−6,669 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central New Mexico Community College was 0.155%, corresponding to 2 out of the 1,289 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $1,584, which is $6,669 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,961.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,584

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College was $1,584. The cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $−6,669 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central New Mexico Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,961

2023 Value

4.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central New Mexico Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,961. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central New Mexico Community College grew by 4.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central New Mexico Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,750

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central New Mexico Community College was of $7,750 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.42% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central New Mexico Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25.9% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central New Mexico Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.155%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central New Mexico Community College was 0.155%, which represents 2 out of the 1289 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central New Mexico Community College had a total enrollment of 19,067 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,495 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,572. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central New Mexico Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24.8% White, 6.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.73% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.8%) and White Male (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,067 students. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,495 and the part-time enrollment is 14,572. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central New Mexico Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central New Mexico Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central New Mexico Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central New Mexico Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
10,380 enrolled students
White
4,721 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1,251 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central New Mexico Community College is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24.8% White, 6.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.73% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,120 students (5.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,476 more women than men received degrees from Central New Mexico Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino (5,651 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,017 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Central New Mexico Community College is General Studies (4,114 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (228 degrees) and Child Care Provider (186 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central New Mexico Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (6,049 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (253 degrees), and Construction (174 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,188 people), Other managers (53,557 people), Construction managers (41,950 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,811 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,621 people).

The most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (6,049 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (253 degrees), Construction (174 degrees), Transportation (95 degrees), and Precision Production (127 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (6,049 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (253 degrees), Construction (174 degrees), Transportation (95 degrees), and Precision Production (127 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (183,762 people), Construction (92,352 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (50,132 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (44,650 people), and Air transportation (37,369 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central New Mexico Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
4,114 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
228 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
186 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Central New Mexico Community College was General Studies with 4,114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Central New Mexico Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,126

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,602

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4,126 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College, which is 0.625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,602).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central New Mexico Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,843 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in General Studies, which is 0.657 times less than the 2,804 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 2,804 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in General Studies, which is 1.52 times more than the 1,843 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Central New Mexico Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central New Mexico Community College is Female and Asian (61.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.92% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,651 degrees awarded
White
3,017 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
705 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino (5,651 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,017 degrees).

4.83% of degree recipients (518 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,554 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2,097 degrees awarded
White Female
1,741 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino female (3,554 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (2,097 degrees).

Operations

Central New Mexico Community College employs 268 Instructors. Most academics at Central New Mexico Community College are Female Instructor (155), and Male Instructor (113).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College are: Management, with 203 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 171 employees, and Service with 147 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.81M - Federal
$8.54M - State
$779k - Local

As of 2023, Central New Mexico Community College received $6.81M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.54M from state grants and contracts, and $779k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$93.9M

2023 Salaries

8.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central New Mexico Community College paid a median of $93.9M in salaries, a 8.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.1M

Instructional Salaries

268

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central New Mexico Community College paid a total of $20.1M to 268 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

268 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

203 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College was Instructor with 268 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College were Management with 203 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 171 employees, and Service with 147 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College was Female Instructor with 155 employees, and Male Instructor with 113 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central New Mexico Community College.

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