New Mexico Junior College

www.nmjc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$960

2.56% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,837

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.67%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,778

45.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.8%

140 Graduates

About

New Mexico Junior College is a higher education institution located in Lea County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New Mexico Junior College were General Studies (175 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (27 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 314 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico Junior College. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (146 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Junior College is $960, which is $−7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Junior College is $960, which is $−7,008 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,837.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$960

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Junior College was $960. The cost of tuition at New Mexico Junior College is $−7,008 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Mexico Junior College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,837

2021 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Mexico Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,837. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Mexico Junior College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico Junior 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

$6,760

Room and Board

$1,680

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico Junior College was of $6,760 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,680. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Mexico Junior College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at New Mexico Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 42.5% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico Junior 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.

3.67%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico Junior College was 3.67%, which represents 4 out of the 109 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 Junior College had a total enrollment of 3,778 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Junior College is 1,712 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,066. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at New Mexico Junior College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.2% White, 7.73% Black or African American, 1.06% Asian, 0.953% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.424% Two or More Races, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.9%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico Junior College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,778 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Junior College is 1,712 and the part-time enrollment is 2,066. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at New Mexico Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 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 Junior College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New Mexico Junior College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,034 enrolled students
White
1,178 enrolled students
Black or African American
292 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Junior College is 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.2% White, 7.73% Black or African American, 1.06% Asian, 0.953% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.424% Two or More Races, and 0.212% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 164 students (4.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 104 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico Junior College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico Junior College is hispanic or latino (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico Junior College is General Studies (175 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (27 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico Junior College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (175 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), and Agriculture (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico Junior College are Police officers (129,773 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (88,923 people), Other managers (87,782 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,328 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (35,916 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Junior College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (175 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Agriculture (6 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Junior College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Junior College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (175 degrees awarded), Protective Services (37 degrees), Agriculture (6 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (14 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico Junior College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (315,257 people), Elementary & secondary schools (183,228 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (83,977 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (63,097 people), and Construction (57,513 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 Junior College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
175 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
27 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at New Mexico Junior College was General Studies with 175 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Junior College, which is 0.502 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Mexico Junior College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Junior College in General Studies, which is 0.367 times less than the 128 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Junior College in General Studies, which is 2.72 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from New Mexico Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Mexico Junior College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
146 degrees awarded
White
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico Junior College is hispanic or latino (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

4.46% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
101 degrees awarded
White Female
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico Junior College is hispanic or latino female (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (76 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 191k (1.84%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, New Mexico Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 51.8M. New Mexico Junior College employs 128 Professors. Most academics at New Mexico Junior College are Female Professor (74), and Male Professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Junior College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 96 employees, Service, with 60 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 28 employees.

Endowment

$10.4M

2021 Endowment

8.93%

growth from 2020

New Mexico Junior College has an endowment valued at about $10.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New Mexico Junior College grew 8.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.13M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New Mexico Junior 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 Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

5.21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New Mexico Junior College paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 25.9% of their overall expenditure ($51.8M) and a 5.21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.79M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Mexico Junior College paid a total of $6.79M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

128 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico Junior College was Professor with 128 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Junior College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 96 employees, Service with 60 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico Junior College was Female Professor with 74 employees, and Male Professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Mexico Junior College.