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Mesalands Community College, New Mexico

Overview of Mesalands Community College

Mesalands Community College can be found in Tucumcari, New Mexico (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mesalands Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in transportation, animal science and care, and family and social work.

Mesalands Community College Selectivity

Mesalands Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 533 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Mesalands Community College, often seeking career changing education.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mesalands Community College Mission Mesalands Community College is an institution of higher education that promotes student learning through quality education and services while fostering personal growth, leadership, and opportunity to a culturally diverse community. The goals of Mesalands Community College are to provide: ò An environment where learning is appreciated, encouraged, and assessed. ò Academic and technical programs for qualified individuals to enhance their lifelong educational opportunities with an emphasis in a general core base of knowledge. ò Accessible, multi-faceted services to qualified participants. ò Opportunities to develop leadership skills and achieve personal growth by valuing academic and social responsibility. ò Quality community service programs responding to the diverse needs of the region."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mesalands Community College

Mesalands Community College
911 S Tenth St
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
General Phone: (505) 461-4413
Admissions Phone: (505) 461-4413
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 461-4413
http://www.mesalands.edu

Mesalands Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mesalands Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation25truck and bus driver
Education And Teaching3education
Security And Law Enforcement3criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work3child care provider, social work, social service professions
Animal Science And Care2animal services
Liberal Arts2liberal arts and humanities
Beauty And Cosmetology1cosmetology
Mechanics And Repair1automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Business And Management0business management
Engineering Technician0engineering technician
Office And Administration0general office occupations
Computer Science And Engineering0computer and info science
Medicine0pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Mesalands Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year272
Associate's degree1214
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2005, Mesalands Community College had a total enrollment of 533 students (334 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White56%
Black2%
Hispanic33%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Other Races5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1914%
20-219%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-349%
35-396%
40-4917%
50-6412%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico91%
Texas7%
Foreign countries1%
Alaska1%

Mesalands Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time37 %

Mesalands Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Tucumcari, 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.

Mesalands Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year9$38,2304$39,421
All faculty totalacademic year9$38,2304$39,421

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

Mesalands Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total808
All Other Sports808

Mesalands Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Mesalands Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mesalands Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Mesalands Community College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Mesalands Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in animal science and care
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in animal science and care
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mesalands Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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