University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,096

2023 Average Net Price

$10,663

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0238%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

376

23.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.6%

16 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a higher education institution located in Los Alamos County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were General Business Administration & Management (12 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (12 degrees), and General Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (35 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $2,096, which is $−6,157 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 0.0238%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,210 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $2,096, which is $6,157 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,663.

In 2023, 17% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,096

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was $2,096. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $−6,157 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,663

2023 Value

2.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,663. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus grew by 2.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (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

$10,916

Room and Board

$1,253

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was of $10,916 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,253. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.94% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

17% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2022, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (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.

0.0238%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 0.0238%, which represents 1 out of the 4210 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

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had a total enrollment of 376 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 87 students and the part-time enrollment is 289. This means that 23.1% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.9% White, 7.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.86% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, and 0.532% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.9%) and White Female (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 376 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 87 and the part-time enrollment is 289. This means that 23.1% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
184 enrolled students
White
135 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 48.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.9% White, 7.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.86% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, and 0.532% Black or African American. 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, 12 students (3.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 more women than men received degrees from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino (35 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is General Business Administration & Management (12 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (12 degrees) and General Studies (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (2 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Registered nurses (1,485,395 people), Software developers (539,309 people), Other managers (464,183 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (397,569 people), and Civil engineers (309,001 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (2 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), Engineering (6 degrees), and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (2 degrees), Engineering Technologies (3 degrees), Engineering (6 degrees), and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Computer Systems Design (1,000,043 people), Construction (683,948 people), Elementary & secondary schools (678,830 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (632,895 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (577,018 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
12 degrees awarded
General Studies
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was General Business Administration & Management with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, which is 0.548 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (42).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 2 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is Female and Black or African American (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino (35 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

1.54% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino female (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (14 degrees).

Operations

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus employs 1 Lecturers. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Male Lecturer (1), and Female Lecturer (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.62M

2023 Salaries

1.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus paid a median of $2.62M in salaries, a 1.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.57% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.35% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$56.5k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus paid a total of $56.5k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.16% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Lecturer with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Male Lecturer with 1 employees, and Female Lecturer with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.

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