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Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NMPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$4,621
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
15.2K
Students
Large campus body
$32,460
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Albuquerque, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.2K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,974
Earnings 5yr: $82,031
Debt: $14,519
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,292
Earnings 5yr: $66,126
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,902
Earnings 5yr: $62,927
Debt: $10,833
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $65,846
Earnings 5yr: $56,491
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,190
Earnings 5yr: $47,419
Debt: $6,440
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $60,397
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,199
Earnings 5yr: $45,290
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,388
Earnings 5yr: $50,387
Debt: $9,188
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,883
Earnings 5yr: $61,487
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $51,497
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,812
Earnings 5yr: $46,256
Debt: $10,585
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,636
Earnings 5yr: $41,307
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,371
Earnings 5yr: $50,103
Debt: $9,224
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $48,861
Earnings 5yr: $36,123
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,048
Earnings 5yr: $42,545
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,346
Earnings 5yr: $49,689
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,966
Earnings 5yr: $50,448
Debt: $8,553
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,483
Earnings 5yr: $48,802
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,666
Earnings 5yr: $36,432
Debt: $8,858
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $40,611
Earnings 5yr: $43,068
Debt: $11,500

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,621
In-State Tuition$2,060
Out-of-State Tuition$8,684
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

27%
Pell Grants
16%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,460
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,869

Completion Signals

31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
60%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$49/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
71%
Avg Family Income
$24,337
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