New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,872

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,841

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

10.4%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

941

25% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

15.7%

20 Graduates

About

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a higher education institution located in Otero County, NM. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo were N/A.

In 2020, 213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo. 77.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (91 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is $1,872, which is $−6,108 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is $1,872, which is $−6,108 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,841.

In 2020, 53% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Alamogordo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,872

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was $1,872. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is $−6,108 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$7,841

2020 Value

12.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,841. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo grew by 12.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (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

$8,442

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was of $8,442 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.1% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.85% with respect to 2019, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (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.

10.4%

2018 Default Rate

374

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was 10.4%, which represents 374 out of the 3600 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

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo has a total enrollment of 941 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is 235 students and the part-time enrollment is 706. This means that 25% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.2% Hispanic or Latino, 39.5% White, 4.68% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 2.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.7% Asian, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.7%), followed by White Female (24.7%) and White Male (18.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 941 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is 235 and the part-time enrollment is 706. This means that 25% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2020 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 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New Mexico State University-Alamogordo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
397
White
372
Black or African American
44

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is 42.2% Hispanic or Latino, 39.5% White, 4.68% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 2.76% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.7% Asian, and 0.106% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 52 students (5.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 119 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Alamogordo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (2 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (43 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 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,750,188 people), Registered nurses (1,338,370 people), Secondary school teachers (376,354 people), Education administrators (260,970 people), and Other managers (167,519 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are Communication Technologies (2 degrees awarded), Health (116 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (43 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), and Education (12 degrees).

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 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are Elementary & secondary schools (2,885,165 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,528,315 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (331,340 people), Outpatient care centers (242,684 people), and Offices of physicians (206,369 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

166

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 47 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, which is 0.283 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (166).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 16 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in General Studies, which is 0.593 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 96 degrees were awarded to women at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 24 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 8% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Alamogordo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 8% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is Male and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (88 degrees).

1.41% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
76 degrees awarded
White Female
68 degrees awarded
White Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is hispanic or latino female (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (68 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $28.5k (NaNk%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo employs 19 Professors, 6 Associate professors, and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are Female Professors (11), Male Professors(8), and Female Associate professors (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (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-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$530k - Federal
$256k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo received $530k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $256k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.86M

2020 Salaries

1.67%

growth from 2019

In 2020, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo paid a median of $5.86M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 1.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.14% decline from 2018 and a 7.67% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo paid a total of $2.05M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo were Professor with 19 employees; Associate professor with 6 employees; and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees; and Service with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was Female Professor with 11 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.