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Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College, CNM, was established as Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute in 1965 and was given its' present name in 2006. Programs are offered at the certificate and associate degree level in Applied Technologies, Business & Information Technology, Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health, Wellness & Public Safety, Educational & Career Advancement, and Mathematics, Science & Engineering. The college courses can be transferred to four year universities in many of the arts and science disciplines. In addition to classroom teaching facilities, the college also has distance learning options.

Central New Mexico Community College has many student clubs and organizations including the Artworks Art Club, the Culinary Competition Club, the International Business Club, and The Organization of Paralegal Students. There is also a separate club for students with disabilities known as Club Possibilities. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships for deserving students.

Overview of Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque Tech is in a large city, in Albuquerque, NM. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Albuquerque Tech earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include construction trades.

Albuquerque Tech Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Albuquerque Tech offers open admission.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 22,759 students (12,223 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Albuquerque Tech

Central New Mexico Community College
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
General Phone: (505) 224-3000
http://www.cnm.edu

Albuquerque Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts373liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Business And Management292business management, accounting, accounting technology, banking
Nursing And Emergency Medicine261registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades225electrician, pipefitting, construction trades, building inspection and management, carpentry
Medical Support And Technology202blood bank tech specialist, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ...
Engineering Technician132electronics tech, architectural drafting, laser/optical tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, electrical drafting
Computer Science And Engineering102information science, systems analyst, data processing tech
Mechanics And Repair79automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance
Office And Administration76administrative assistant, business support services
Cooking And Culinary Arts74chef training, pastry
Medical Administration71health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical records admin
Transportation68truck and bus driver
Family And Social Work52child care management, foodservice management
Law48legal assistant, legal professions, court reporting
Production Trades45welding, machine shop assistant
Security And Law Enforcement36criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech
Education And Teaching35elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching
Beauty And Cosmetology20cosmetology
Engineering19engineering, environmental engineering
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12parks and recreation studies, health and physical education
Hospitality11hospitality management
Science10biotechnology
Photography And Commercial Art10cinematography
Landscaping And Horticulture5landscaping
Art Studies4art studies

Number of programs and degrees for Albuquerque Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,29639
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years61833
Award of less than 1 academic year2606
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years889

Albuquerque Tech Student Body

In 2007, Albuquerque Tech had a total enrollment of 22,759 students (12,223 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White38%
Black3%
Hispanic41%
Asian3%
American Indian7%
Unknown9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2114%
22-2415%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico96%
State unknown3%

Albuquerque Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time34 %

Albuquerque Tech Room and Board (2007)

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.

Albuquerque Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,970
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,065
Books and supplies$ 1,158

Financial Aid:
Albuquerque Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 474200)

Albuquerque Tech Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track151184

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year134$58,596164$58,925
All faculty totalcalendar year134$58,596164$58,925

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year17$44,85620$43,176
All faculty totalacademic year17$44,85620$43,176

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Albuquerque Tech Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

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

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
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

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
General Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
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
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Albuquerque Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Albuquerque Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Albuquerque Tech Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Albuquerque Tech Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in office and administration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Albuquerque Tech Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Albuquerque Tech % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Albuquerque Tech Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Albuquerque Tech % of degrees in transportation
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Albuquerque Tech Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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