Central New Mexico Community College

https://www.cnm.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,632

3.03% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,560

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.567%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

19,342

23.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

31.2%

460 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $1,632, which is $6,528 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,560.

In 2024, 43% of undergraduate students attending Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,632

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College was $1,632. The cost of tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is $−6,528 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$5,560

2024 Value

12.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Central New Mexico Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,560. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central New Mexico Community College grew by 12.1%.

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

$8,502

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central New Mexico Community College was of $8,502 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.7% between 2023 and 2024.

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

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Central New Mexico Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 28.3% with respect to 2023, when 60% 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.

0.567%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Central New Mexico Community College was 0.567%, which represents 4 out of the 705 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 19,342 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,569 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,773. 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 54.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.7% White, 5.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.16% Two or More Races, 2.68% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, and 0.191% 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 (33.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.5%) and White Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,342 students. The full-time enrollment at Central New Mexico Community College is 4,569 and the part-time enrollment is 14,773. This means that 23.6% of students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% 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

60%

2024 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central New Mexico Community College had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
10,569 enrolled students
White
4,775 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1,154 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central New Mexico Community College is 54.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.7% White, 5.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.16% Two or More Races, 2.68% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, and 0.191% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 1,229 students (6.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,791 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 (3,761 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,007 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central New Mexico Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,105 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees) and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (52 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Human Sciences (269 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,648 degrees), and Construction (139 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 (120,884 people), Other managers (65,322 people), Secondary school teachers (46,976 people), Construction managers (44,056 people), and Education administrators (38,091 people).

The most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College in 2024 are Human Sciences (269 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,648 degrees), Construction (139 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (230 degrees), and Precision Production (112 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Central New Mexico Community College are Human Sciences (269 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,648 degrees), Construction (139 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (230 degrees), and Precision Production (112 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (265,210 people), Construction (101,122 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (95,889 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (67,504 people), and Computer Systems Design (44,249 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 (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,105 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
115 degrees awarded
Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central New Mexico Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Central New Mexico Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,679

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,470

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,679 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College, which is 0.599 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,470).

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 2024, 442 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.468 times less than the 944 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 944 degrees were awarded to men at Central New Mexico Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.14 times more than the 442 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% 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, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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 2024 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 (75.5%).

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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,761 degrees awarded
White
2,007 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
440 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino (3,761 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,007 degrees).

5.37% of degree recipients (384 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,985 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3,565 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3,554 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central New Mexico Community College is hispanic or latino female (3,985 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (3,565 degrees).

Operations

Central New Mexico Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $22.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Central New Mexico Community College had a total salary expenditure of 170M. Central New Mexico Community College employs 284 Instructors. Most academics at Central New Mexico Community College are Female Instructor (169), and Male Instructor (115).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College are: Management, with 212 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 164 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 144 employees.

Endowment

$22.9M

2024 Endowment

26.7%

growth from 2023

Central New Mexico Community College has an endowment valued at about $22.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central New Mexico Community College grew 26.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central New Mexico Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.55M - Federal
$7.49M - State
$1.07M - Local

As of 2024, Central New Mexico Community College received $7.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.49M from state grants and contracts, and $1.07M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$103M

2024 Salaries

9.54%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Central New Mexico Community College paid a median of $103M in salaries, which represents 60.6% of their overall expenditure ($170M) and a 9.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.44% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.84% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.9M

Instructional Salaries

284

Number of Employees

In 2024, Central New Mexico Community College paid a total of $21.9M to 284 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central New Mexico Community College were Management with 212 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 164 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 144 employees.

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Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

Government Grants and Contracts

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

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