Central New Mexico Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,512

10.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,742

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.155%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

19,095

22.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

27.7%

615 Graduates

About

Central New Mexico Community College is a higher education institution located in Bernalillo County, NM. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,129 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Police Science (61 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees).

In 2022, 7,939 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central New Mexico Community College. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (4,089 degrees), 1.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,379 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $1,512, which is $−6,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $1,512, which is $6,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,742.

In 2022, 81% of undergraduate students attending Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,512

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College was $1,512. The cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $−6,600 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$4,742

2022 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Central New Mexico Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,742. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Central New Mexico Community College grew by 10.6%.

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

$7,422

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central New Mexico Community College was of $7,422 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 9.66% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.67% 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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 58.8% with respect to 2021, when 51% 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 19,095 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,272 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,823. This means that 22.4% 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 53.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.7% White, 6.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.99% Two or More Races, 2.65% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, and 0.246% 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 (33.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.4%) and White Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,095 students. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,272 and the part-time enrollment is 14,823. This means that 22.4% of students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

62%

2022 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Central New Mexico Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
10,254 enrolled students
White
4,915 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1,274 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central New Mexico Community College is 53.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.7% White, 6.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.99% Two or More Races, 2.65% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, and 0.246% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 1,095 students (5.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2,073 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 (4,089 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2379 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central New Mexico Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,129 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Police Science (61 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (3,331 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (210 degrees), and Construction (147 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 (91,802 people), Other managers (50,576 people), Construction managers (39,795 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,246 people), and Education administrators (26,146 people).

The most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,331 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (210 degrees), Construction (147 degrees), Transportation (107 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (196 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,331 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (210 degrees), Construction (147 degrees), Transportation (107 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (196 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Studies
825 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
420 degrees awarded
General Health Services
306 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Central New Mexico Community College was General Studies with 825 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,933

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

5,006

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 2,933 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College, which is 0.586 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,006).

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 2022, 591 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in General Studies, which is 0.498 times less than the 1186 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 1186 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in General Studies, which is 2.01 times more than the 591 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 8% 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, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Central New Mexico Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.25% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
4,089 degrees awarded
White
2,379 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
492 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino (4,089 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2379 degrees).

4.71% of degree recipients (374 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,640 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,449 degrees awarded
White Female
1,442 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino female (2,640 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1449 degrees).

Operations

Central New Mexico Community College employs 293 Instructors. Most academics at Central New Mexico Community College are Female Instructor (173), and Male Instructor (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 218 employees, Management, with 194 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$23.5M - Federal
$4.13M - State
$709k - Local

As of 2022, Central New Mexico Community College received $23.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.13M from state grants and contracts, and $709k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$86.6M

2022 Salaries

1.84%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Central New Mexico Community College paid a median of $86.6M in salaries, a 1.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.48% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.49% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$20.9M

Instructional Salaries

293

Number of Employees

In 2022, Central New Mexico Community College paid a total of $20.9M to 293 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

293 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

218 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College was Instructor with 293 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 218 employees, Management with 194 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College was Female Instructor with 173 employees, and Male Instructor with 120 employees.

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

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