University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,872
2023 Average Net Price
$8,587
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0.0238%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
854
24.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
15.6%
7 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a higher education institution located in Taos County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (9 degrees), and General Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (55 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,872, which is $−6,381 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 0.0238%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,210 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,872, which is $6,381 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,587.

In 2023, 22% 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
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $−6,381 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$8,587
2023 Value
13.1%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,587. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus grew by 13.1%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,916
Room and Board
$1,254
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was of $10,916 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,254. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.45% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

22%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

22% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2022, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0.0238%
2020 Default Rate
1
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.

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Enrollment

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a total enrollment of 854 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 209 students and the part-time enrollment is 645. This means that 24.5% 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 54.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 4.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.937% Black or African American, 0.703% Asian, and 0.117% 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 (38%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and White Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 854 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 209 and the part-time enrollment is 645. This means that 24.5% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

41%
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 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    468 enrolled students
  2. White
    279 enrolled students
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 54.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.7% White, 4.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.937% Black or African American, 0.703% Asian, and 0.117% 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.

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Graduates

In 2023, 15 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 (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (47 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (9 degrees) and General Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023,  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 Transportation (19 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), and Health (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

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 (1,470,377 people), Physicians (173,419 people), Other managers (171,177 people), Medical & health services managers (167,936 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,004 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2023 are Transportation (19 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), Health (44 degrees), Construction (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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 Transportation (19 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), Health (44 degrees), Construction (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

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).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Transportation (19 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), Health (44 degrees), Construction (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Taos Campus.
Most Common (2023)
  1. 22 degrees awarded
  2. 9 degrees awarded
  3. 5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Physical Sciences with 22 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

47
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
62
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, which is 0.758 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (62).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Physical Sciences, which is 2.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

16%
100% Completion Time
24%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    55 degrees awarded
  2. White
    47 degrees awarded
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (55 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (47 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    33 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    26 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino female (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (26 degrees).

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Operations

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus employs 15 Lecturers, 3 No academic ranks and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Female Lecturer (13), Male Associate professor (2), and Male Lecturer (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.12M
2023 Salaries
7.88%
growth from 2022

In 2023, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a median of $6.12M in salaries, a 7.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.656% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$1.54M
Instructional Salaries
24
Number of Employees

In 2023, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a total of $1.54M to 24 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

Lecturer
Most Common Instructor
15 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
17 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Lecturer with 15 employees, No academic rank with 3 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Lecturer
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Female Lecturer with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 2 employees, and Male Lecturer 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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