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Students attend New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. New Mexico Junior College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to New Mexico Junior College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 2,510 students at New Mexico Junior College (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. New Mexico Junior College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"New Mexico Junior College, as a comprehensive community college, promotes success through learning."
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico Junior College
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
General Phone: (505) 392-4510
Admissions Phone: (505) 492-2545
http://www.nmjc.edu
New Mexico Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 136 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 67 | corrections, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Liberal Arts | 56 | general studies, sociology, English, history, political science and government |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | education, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | environmental engineering tech, drafting |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Science | 2 | biology, chemistry |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture |
| Media | 1 | communication studies, animation and special effects |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 198 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 144 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 7 |
In 2005, New Mexico Junior College had a total enrollment of 2,510 students (1,592 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 72% |
| Texas | 16% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
New Mexico Junior College offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,592 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hobbs, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 492-2545
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,009 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,129 |
| Room and board | $ 3,580 |
| Room charge | $ 1,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,834 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 42 | $42,222 | 30 | $39,630 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $42,222 | 30 | $39,630 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 28 | 80 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 3 | 18 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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