University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,872

4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,883

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0238%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,222

11.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

23.8%

19 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a higher education institution located in Taos County, NM. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Physical Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees), and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2022, 139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (81 degrees), 1.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,872, which is $−6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 0.0238%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4210 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,872, which is $6,240 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,883.

In 2022, 19% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,872

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was $1,872. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $−6,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,883

2022 Value

9.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,883. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus grew by 9.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (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

$10,396

Room and Board

$1,178

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was of $10,396 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.31% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,178. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

19% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 17.4% with respect to 2021, when 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (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.

0.0238%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 0.0238%, which represents 1 out of the 4210 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

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a total enrollment of 1,222 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 141 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,081. This means that 11.5% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 27.1% White, 5.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Two or More Races, 1.72% Asian, 1.55% Black or African American, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,222 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 141 and the part-time enrollment is 1,081. This means that 11.5% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

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 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
699 enrolled students
White
331 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 57.2% Hispanic or Latino, 27.1% White, 5.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Two or More Races, 1.72% Asian, 1.55% Black or African American, and 0.164% 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, 47 students (3.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 23 more women than men received degrees from University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Physical Sciences (19 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees) and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), and Health (73 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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-Taos Campus are Registered nurses (1,414,763 people), Social workers, all other (176,786 people), Medical & health services managers (172,097 people), Physicians (171,783 people), and Other managers (163,269 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2022 are Physical Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), Health (73 degrees), Construction (2 degrees), and Precision Production (2 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 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Physical Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), Health (73 degrees), Construction (2 degrees), and Precision Production (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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-Taos Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,136 people), Elementary & secondary schools (346,674 people), Outpatient care centers (295,503 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (291,445 people), and Offices of physicians (238,371 people).

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-Taos Campus.

Most Common (2022)

Physical Sciences
19 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Physical Sciences with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 58 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.71 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Physical Sciences, which is 3.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 16% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Taos Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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 (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (37.5% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
White
46 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
37 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (37 degrees).

Operations

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus employs 16 Lecturers, 3 No academic ranks and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Female Lecturer (13), Male Lecturer (3), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.68M

2022 Salaries

2.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a median of $5.68M in salaries, a 2.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.656% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.0661% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.54M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a total of $1.54M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Lecturer with 16 employees, No academic rank with 3 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Female Lecturer with 13 employees, Male Lecturer with 3 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus.

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