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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.
CNM is in Albuquerque, NM. Albuquerque is a large city. The school is a public institution. CNM issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include construction trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 22,759 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Central New Mexico Community College
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
General Phone: (505) 224-3000
http://www.cnm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 495 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 308 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, banking |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 260 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 226 | electrician, pipefitting, building inspection and management, construction trades, carpentry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 204 | blood bank tech specialist, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 106 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, laser/optical tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, electrical drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 101 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 99 | chef training, pastry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 82 | information science, data processing tech, systems analyst |
| Transportation | 65 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Administration | 63 | health unit coordinator, medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Education and Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, education, industrial arts teaching |
| Office and Administration | 53 | administrative assistant, business support services |
| Family and Social Work | 48 | foodservice management, child care management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Production Trades | 35 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 31 | cosmetology |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant, legal professions, court reporting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 24 | cinematography |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering, environmental engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Science | 9 | biotechnology |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for CNM in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,369 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 637 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 266 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 105 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, CNM had a total enrollment of 22,759 students (14,846 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 96% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,956 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,532 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,158 |
Financial Aid:
CNM participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 474200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 155 | 176 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 128 | $60,044 | 152 | $60,053 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 128 | $60,044 | 152 | $60,053 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $45,587 | 24 | $44,301 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $45,587 | 24 | $44,301 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Education, General
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
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
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 CNM Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (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 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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