University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,096
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,837
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.0549%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    349
    28.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    22.5%
    9 Graduates

    About

    University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a higher education institution located in Los Alamos County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (12 degrees awarded), General Studies (10 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees).

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (32 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $2,096, which is $−6,064 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 0.0549%, corresponding to 2 out of the 3,641 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $2,096, which is $6,064 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,837.

    In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,096
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, 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 $−6,064 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,837
    2024 Value
    29.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,837. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus grew by 29.8%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,884
    Room and Board
    $1,330
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was of $11,884 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.87% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,330. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.15% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    39%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    14%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    39% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 129% with respect to 2023, when 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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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.
    0.0549%
    2022 Default Rate
    2
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 0.0549%, which represents 2 out of the 3641 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

    University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had a total enrollment of 349 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 101 students and the part-time enrollment is 248. This means that 28.9% 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 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 41% White, 3.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.87% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.287% Black or African American, and 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.5%) and White Male (20.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    28.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 349 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 101 and the part-time enrollment is 248. This means that 28.9% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    50%
    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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 50%. 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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      160 enrolled students
    2. White
      143 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      13 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 41% White, 3.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.87% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.287% Black or African American, and 0.287% 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, 8 students (2.29%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 0 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 (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (12 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (10 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Physical Sciences (5 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    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 Software developers (560,834 people), Other managers (431,738 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (407,954 people), Civil engineers (323,094 people), and Mechanical engineers (236,487 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2024 are Physical Sciences (5 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Physical Sciences (5 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (586,990 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (524,603 people), Construction (377,113 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (357,723 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (279,210 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Physical Sciences (5 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      12 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      10 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 12 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    33
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    33
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 8 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    11%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 11% 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 39% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      32 degrees awarded
    2. White
      27 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      36 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      34 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino male (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (36 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $169k
    Instructional Salaries
    3
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus paid a total of $169k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.95% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

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