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Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute is a community college situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited TVI in the year 1978 and the New Mexico Legislature allowed the school to start offering degrees in 1986.
Today, TVI provides the chief distance learning program in the state and one of the largest in the country with over 225 credit courses. The institute changed its name to Central New Mexico Community College or CNM on June 2, 2006.
The institute has four branch locations in Albuquerque, with land totaling over 215,259 square feet of classroom and 262,507 square feet of laboratory area. The branches are Main Campus, Montoya Campus, CNM Westside and South Valley Campus.
The main campus of Albuquerque Tech is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (a large city). The school is a public school. Albuquerque Tech offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to cooking and culinary arts and construction trades.
Albuquerque Tech admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 23,107 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Albuquerque Tech.
More complete details are provided below.
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
General Phone: (505) 224-3000
Admissions Phone: (505) 224-3160
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 224-3090
Albuquerque Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 289 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 278 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, sales and marketing, international business, banking |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 201 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 198 | electrician, building inspection and management, construction trades, pipefitting, carpentry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 175 | blood bank tech specialist, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, hematology tech, surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 127 | electronics tech, laser/optical tech, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, surveying tech, electrical drafting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 109 | chef training, pastry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 91 | information science, data processing tech, systems analyst |
| Mechanics And Repair | 81 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance |
| Medical Adminstration | 63 | health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Law | 56 | legal assistant, court reporting, legal professions |
| Office And Administration | 54 | administrative assistant, business support services |
| Production Trades | 54 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Transportation | 40 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering | 27 | environmental engineering, engineering |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching |
| Science | 9 | biotechnology |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Albuquerque Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,079 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 537 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 253 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 141 | 10 |
In 2005, Albuquerque Tech had a total enrollment of 23,107 students (12,358 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albuquerque, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 224-3160
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,717 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,715 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,158 |
Financial Aid:
Albuquerque Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 474200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 224-3090
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 171 | 172 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 161 | $54,805 | 167 | $53,426 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 161 | $54,805 | 167 | $53,426 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $41,638 | 5 | $38,127 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $41,638 | 5 | $38,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Hematology Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albuquerque Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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