New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Public two-year college in Alamogordo, NM that costs an average of $5,370 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$5,370
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,922

PublicRural (fringe)591 undergraduates

Cost of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,330
Tuition and fees, in-state$2,616
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$6,072
Books and supplies$1,290
Average net price after aid$5,370

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,354
$30,001–48,000$6,288

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate27%
First-year retention46%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,314
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,922
Rank in New Mexico (earnings)7th of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,980
Typical monthly loan payment$170 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants31%
Students with federal loans3.0%

Majors and programs at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services3——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions8——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Data Processing———
Design and Applied Arts1——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Fine and Studio Arts3——
Legal Support Services9——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants1——
Precision Metal Working13——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians———

Associate's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$61,644$9,000
Business/Commerce12$32,715$6,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections6$30,879$9,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1$28,775—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29$28,705$7,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2$27,406$4,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services3——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services5——
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Programming———
Curriculum and Instruction———
Design and Applied Arts8——
Education10——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians9——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians———
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering6——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences12——
Human Services2——
Legal Support Services12——
Social Work———

Similar colleges in New Mexico

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad$6,480——
Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola$3,919—$43,665
New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell$3,98153%$58,629
University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas$3,778—$50,072
University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup$5,766—$50,072
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque$6,961—$32,730
New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs$5,665—$44,265
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos$9,471—$50,072

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About New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

TypePublic two-year college
LocationAlamogordo, NM
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates591
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitealamogordo.nmsu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,330 a year (tuition and fees: $2,616 in-state, $6,072 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,370 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,354.

How much do New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,922 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 9 similar colleges in New Mexico.

What is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's graduation rate?

27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 46% of first-year students return for a second year.