Northern New Mexico College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,447

2021 Average Net Price

$7,008

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.85%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,136

44.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20.4%

10 Graduates

About

Northern New Mexico College is a higher education institution located in Rio Arriba County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northern New Mexico College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (14 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, 212 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern New Mexico College. 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (157 degrees), 7.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern New Mexico College is $3,447, which is $−8,337 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern New Mexico College is $3,447, which is $−8,337 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,008.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Northern New Mexico College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,447

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northern New Mexico College was $3,447. The cost of tuition at Northern New Mexico College is $−8,337 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$7,008

2021 Value

0.426%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northern New Mexico College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,008. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northern New Mexico College grew by 0.426%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern New Mexico 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

$8,506

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern New Mexico College was of $8,506 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Northern New Mexico College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 11.6% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

6.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northern New Mexico College was 6.85%, which represents 5 out of the 73 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

Northern New Mexico College had a total enrollment of 1,136 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northern New Mexico College is 506 students and the part-time enrollment is 630. This means that 44.5% of students enrolled at Northern New Mexico College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern New Mexico College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 7.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.63% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.85% Asian, and 0.088% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern New Mexico College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.3%) and Two or More Races Female (6.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern New Mexico College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,136 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern New Mexico College is 506 and the part-time enrollment is 630. This means that 44.5% of students enrolled at Northern New Mexico College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

41%

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 Northern New Mexico College was 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Northern New Mexico College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
781 enrolled students
White
148 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern New Mexico College is 68.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13% White, 7.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.63% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.85% Asian, and 0.088% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 9 students (0.792%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 116 more women than men received degrees from Northern New Mexico College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern New Mexico College is hispanic or latino (157 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern New Mexico College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (14 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern New Mexico College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and EDUCATION. (50 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 Northern New Mexico College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,737,449 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,884 people), Other managers (736,494 people), Financial managers (474,774 people), and Secondary school teachers (452,643 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern New Mexico College in 2021 are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), EDUCATION. (50 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), and Business (48 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern New Mexico College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Northern New Mexico College are Science Technologies (18 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), EDUCATION. (50 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), and Business (48 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Northern New Mexico College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,025,398 people), Computer Systems Design (516,671 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,271 people), Banking & related activities (489,894 people), and Construction (418,341 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
16 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Northern New Mexico College was Registered Nursing with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Northern New Mexico College, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Northern New Mexico College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.833 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Northern New Mexico College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 15 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Northern New Mexico College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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 (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northern New Mexico College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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
157 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
22 degrees awarded
White
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern New Mexico College is hispanic or latino (157 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (22 degrees).

0.472% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
31 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern New Mexico College is hispanic or latino female (126 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (31 degrees).

Operations

Northern New Mexico College employs 21 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Northern New Mexico College are Female Assistant professor (13), Female Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern New Mexico College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 19 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2021 Salaries

44.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northern New Mexico College paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, a 44.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northern New Mexico College paid a total of $2.9M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern New Mexico College were Assistant professor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern New Mexico College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern New Mexico College was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

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