Mesalands Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,512

2023 Average Net Price

$11,423

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

9.3%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

482

26.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.8%

21 Graduates

About

Mesalands Community College is a higher education institution located in Quay County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Mesalands Community College were Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (221 degrees awarded) and General Education (3 degrees).

In 2023, 299 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mesalands Community College. 14.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 85.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (137 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mesalands Community College is $1,512, which is $−6,741 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mesalands Community College was 9.3%, corresponding to 4 out of the 43 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mesalands Community College is $1,512, which is $6,741 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,423.

In 2023, 29% of undergraduate students attending Mesalands Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,512

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mesalands Community College was $1,512. The cost of tuition at Mesalands Community College is $−6,741 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$11,423

2023 Value

32.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mesalands Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,423. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mesalands Community College grew by 32.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mesalands 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

$9,224

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mesalands Community College was of $9,224 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 40.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mesalands Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Mesalands Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 142% with respect to 2022, when 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mesalands 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.

9.3%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mesalands Community College was 9.3%, which represents 4 out of the 43 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

Mesalands Community College had a total enrollment of 482 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mesalands Community College is 126 students and the part-time enrollment is 356. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Mesalands Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mesalands Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 6.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.28% Black or African American, and 0.622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mesalands Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.4%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mesalands Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 482 students. The full-time enrollment at Mesalands Community College is 126 and the part-time enrollment is 356. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Mesalands Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mesalands Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 Mesalands Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mesalands Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mesalands Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
228 enrolled students
White
165 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mesalands Community College is 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 6.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.28% Black or African American, and 0.622% 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, 38 students (7.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 213 fewer women than men received degrees from Mesalands Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mesalands Community College is white (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Mesalands Community College is Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (221 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mesalands Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Agriculture (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mesalands Community College are Other managers (214,538 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,398 people), Postsecondary teachers (153,987 people), Software developers (116,053 people), and Secondary school teachers (102,182 people).

The most specialized majors at Mesalands Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), Agriculture (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (21 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (4 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 Mesalands Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Mesalands Community College are Engineering Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), Agriculture (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (21 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Mesalands Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mesalands Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology
221 degrees awarded
General Education
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Mesalands Community College was Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology with 221 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Mesalands Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Mesalands Community College, which is 5.95 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mesalands Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Mesalands Community College in Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology, which is 55.8 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Mesalands Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 48% of students graduating from Mesalands Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mesalands Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% 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)

White
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mesalands Community College is white (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (108 degrees).

6.02% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mesalands Community College is white male (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (86 degrees).

Operations

Mesalands Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.2k (1.55%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Mesalands Community College had a total salary expenditure of 12.7M. Mesalands Community College employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at Mesalands Community College are Male Instructor (11), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesalands Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.3M

2023 Endowment

37.7%

growth from 2022

Mesalands Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mesalands Community College grew 37.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.5M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mesalands 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 Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.99M

2023 Salaries

52.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Mesalands Community College paid a median of $4.99M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($12.7M) and a 52.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.54% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$819k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mesalands Community College paid a total of $819k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mesalands Community College was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mesalands Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mesalands Community College was Male Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mesalands Community College.

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