New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,644

2023 Average Net Price

$6,212

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,849

42.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

15.6%

153 Graduates

About

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a higher education institution located in Doña Ana County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were General Studies (450 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (64 degrees), and General Business (47 degrees).

In 2023, 1,297 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (969 degrees), 4.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (217 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $1,644, which is $−6,609 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,260 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $1,644, which is $6,609 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,212.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,644

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was $1,644. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $−6,609 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,212

2023 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,212. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana grew by 12.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (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

$9,865

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was of $9,865 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.94% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3260 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

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 6,849 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 2,898 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,951. This means that 42.3% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 1.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.87% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 0.759% Asian, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.8%) and White Female (9.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,849 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 2,898 and the part-time enrollment is 3,951. This means that 42.3% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,823 enrolled students
White
1,310 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 70.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 1.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.87% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 0.759% Asian, and 0.175% 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, 121 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 269 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (969 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (217 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is General Studies (450 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (64 degrees) and General Business (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Protective Services (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Software developers (622,445 people), Other managers (199,244 people), Police officers (143,611 people), Computer occupations, all other (131,710 people), and Computer & information systems managers (120,664 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Liberal Arts & Humanities (450 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Justice, public order, & safety activities (313,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,007 people), Construction (114,587 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (60,589 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,401 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
450 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
64 degrees awarded
General Business
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was General Studies with 450 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

514

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

783

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 514 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, which is 0.656 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (783).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 0.402 times less than the 321 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 321 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 2.49 times more than the 129 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is Female and Black or African American (25% 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, 1.31% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
969 degrees awarded
White
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (969 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (217 degrees).

1.39% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
598 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
371 degrees awarded
White Female
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino female (598 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (371 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana employs 37 Professors, 36 Assistant professors and 25 Instructors. Most academics at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Female Professor (22), Male Assistant professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Service, with 34 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 32 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.66M - Federal
$1.37M - State
$2k - Local

As of 2023, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received $2.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.37M from state grants and contracts, and $2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.9M

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana paid a median of $24.9M in salaries, a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.28% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.12% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$8.9M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana paid a total of $8.9M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were Professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 36 employees, and Instructor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Service with 34 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was Female Professor with 22 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

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