Central New Mexico Community College

www.cnm.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,584
4.76% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$4,961
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0%
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 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,058 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees), and Electrician (73 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 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Central New Mexico Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 888 total borrowers.

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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).

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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%.

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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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

60%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9%
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.

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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%
2022 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Central New Mexico Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 888 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.

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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.

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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.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    10,380 enrolled students
  2. White
    4,721 enrolled students
  3. 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.

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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 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central New Mexico Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,058 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees) and Electrician (73 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).

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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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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).

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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 (188,988 people), uninformed (104,295 people), Construction (95,058 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (54,090 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,708 people).

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).

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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)
  1. General Studies
    533 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    338 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    279 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Central New Mexico Community College was General Studies with 533 degrees awarded.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    5,651 degrees awarded
  2. White
    3,017 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    3,554 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    2,097 degrees awarded
  3. 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).

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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
  1. $6.81M - Federal
  2. $8.54M - State
  3. $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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. 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.

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