New Mexico State University-Carlsbad

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$984

2021 Average Net Price

$6,198

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.99%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,722

20.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19.8%

40 Graduates

About

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is a higher education institution located in Eddy County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad were General Studies (55 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (16 degrees), and General Business (14 degrees).

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. 81.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (88 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is $984, which is $−6,984 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is $984, which is $−6,984 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,198.

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$984

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad was $984. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is $−6,984 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,198

2021 Value

25.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Mexico State University-Carlsbad had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,198. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Carlsbad grew by 25.7%.

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

$11,670

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad was of $11,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.4% with respect to 2020, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

3.99%

2019 Default Rate

127

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad was 3.99%, which represents 127 out of the 3182 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-Carlsbad had a total enrollment of 2,722 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is 546 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,176. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% Hispanic or Latino, 27% White, 1.54% Two or More Races, 1.18% Black or African American, 1.03% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0735% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.9%), followed by White Female (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,722 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is 546 and the part-time enrollment is 2,176. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad 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 State University-Carlsbad (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 State University-Carlsbad was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New Mexico State University-Carlsbad had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,600 enrolled students
White
734 enrolled students
Two or More Races
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is 58.8% Hispanic or Latino, 27% White, 1.54% Two or More Races, 1.18% Black or African American, 1.03% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0735% 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, 208 students (7.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 96 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is hispanic or latino (88 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is General Studies (55 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (16 degrees) and General Business (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (6 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (56 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (8 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 New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are Registered nurses (1,358,025 people), Social workers, all other (196,841 people), Medical & health services managers (168,260 people), Other managers (146,353 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (145,883 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad in 2021 are Precision Production (6 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Health (50 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 State University-Carlsbad are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are Precision Production (6 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Health (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,540,185 people), Elementary & secondary schools (432,611 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,842 people), Outpatient care centers (280,743 people), and Offices of physicians (208,445 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-Carlsbad.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
55 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
16 degree-majors awarded
General Business
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad was General Studies with 55 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad, which is 0.232 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad in General Studies, which is 0.143 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad in General Studies, which is 7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Carlsbad completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% 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 (23.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is Female and Hispanic or Latino (23.9% 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.

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, 5% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded
White
56 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is hispanic or latino (88 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
74 degrees awarded
White Female
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is hispanic or latino female (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (44 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad employs 24 Professors, 16 Instructors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are Male Professor (18), Female Instructor (12), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.54M

2021 Salaries

1.63%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New Mexico State University-Carlsbad paid a median of $5.54M in salaries, a 1.63% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Mexico State University-Carlsbad paid a total of $3.66M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% 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

24 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad were Professor with 24 employees, Instructor with 16 employees, and Assistant professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad was Male Professor with 18 employees, Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

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