Luna Community College
Public certificate school in Las Vegas, NM that costs an average of $21,392 a year after financial aid and graduates 28% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$21,392
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
28%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,371
PublicRural (fringe)423 undergraduates
Cost of Luna Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,699 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,490 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $3,434 |
| Books and supplies | $464 |
| Average net price after aid | $21,392 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $21,094 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $21,463 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $21,548 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,604 |
| $110,001+ | $20,937 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Luna Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 28% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 43% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $32,438 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $37,371 |
| Rank in New Mexico (earnings) | 10th of 18 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 23% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.1% |
Majors and programs at Luna Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 19 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 26 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $77,291 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | — | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 22 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Mexico
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesalands Community College | Tucumcari | $10,920 | — | $33,837 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos | $5,592 | — | $50,072 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso | $3,567 | — | $44,198 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants | $1,813 | — | $43,922 |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint | $5,719 | — | $30,124 |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis | $2,113 | — | $40,732 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell | $4,506 | — | $44,198 |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe | $6,863 | — | $41,010 |
About Luna Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Las Vegas, NM |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 423 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | luna.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Luna Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,699 a year (tuition and fees: $1,490 in-state, $3,434 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,392 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,094.
How much do Luna Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $37,371 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 18 similar colleges in New Mexico.
What is Luna Community College's graduation rate?
28% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 43% of first-year students return for a second year.