New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,578

2021 Average Net Price

$6,147

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.99%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,454

43.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.1%

167 Graduates

About

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a higher education institution located in Doña Ana County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were General Studies (417 degrees awarded), General Business (67 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (63 degrees).

In 2021, 1,318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (930 degrees), 3.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (272 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $1,578, which is $−6,390 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $1,578, which is $−6,390 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,147.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,578

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was $1,578. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $−6,390 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-Dona Ana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,147

2021 Value

4.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,147. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana grew by 4.74%.

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

$9,083

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was of $9,083 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.49% 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-Dona Ana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.51% with respect to 2020, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (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-Dona Ana 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-Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 6,454 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 2,832 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,622. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 1.75% Black or African American, 1.52% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.899% Asian, and 0.062% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.6%) and White Female (9.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,454 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 2,832 and the part-time enrollment is 3,622. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 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-Dona Ana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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-Dona Ana was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,642 enrolled students
White
1,148 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 71.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 1.75% Black or African American, 1.52% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.899% Asian, and 0.062% 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, 129 students (2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 202 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (930 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (272 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is General Studies (417 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (67 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (63 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (420 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), and Protective Services (90 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 State University-Dona Ana are Police officers (129,527 people), Other managers (100,127 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,633 people), Construction managers (45,729 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,768 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (420 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Precision Production (31 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (45 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-Dona Ana are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Liberal Arts & Humanities (420 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Precision Production (31 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (45 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 State University-Dona Ana are Justice, public order, & safety activities (314,420 people), Elementary & secondary schools (166,696 people), Construction (130,517 people), Computer Systems Design (74,208 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (65,198 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-Dona Ana.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
417 degrees awarded
General Business
67 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was General Studies with 417 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

558

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

760

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 558 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, which is 0.734 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (760).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 146 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 0.533 times less than the 274 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 274 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 1.88 times more than the 146 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 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 15% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (25% 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, 2.4% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
930 degrees awarded
White
272 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (930 degrees awarded). There were 3.42 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (272 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
551 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
379 degrees awarded
White Female
141 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino female (551 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (379 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana employs 35 Professors, 34 Assistant professors and 26 Instructors. Most academics at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Female Professor (20), Female Assistant professor (20), and Male Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 33 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.87M - Federal
$2.46M - State
$2k - Local

As of 2021, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received $5.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.46M from state grants and contracts, and $2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2021 Salaries

4.12%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, a 4.12% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$7.74M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana paid a total of $7.74M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were Professor with 35 employees, Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Instructor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 33 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was Female Professor with 20 employees, Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 15 employees.

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