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Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the New Mexico Junior College, also known as NMJC, was established in 1965 and started operating the following year. The college campus is spread over an area of 243 acres. Students can pursue associate's degrees and certificate programs in diverse fields of study including accounting, computer information systems, elementary education, mathematics, and nursing. Distance learning opportunities are available for outstation students as well.
New Mexico Junior College, which is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), fields sports teams for basketball, baseball, rodeo, golf, and track. The sports teams are nicknamed the Thunderbirds. Student organizations include Phi Beta Lambda, Student Government, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Students attend New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, NM, 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 education and teaching 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 3,001 students at New Mexico Junior College (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
New Mexico Junior College has a residential or campus feel. 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) 492-2787
http://www.nmjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, sociology, history, English |
| Transportation | 39 | truck and bus driver |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | education, early childhood education, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, accounting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science, information science |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | graphic communications courses, animation and special effects, communication studies |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | environmental control tech, CAD and design, drafting, water quality and recycling tech |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico Junior College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 237 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 138 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 15 |
In 2007, New Mexico Junior College had a total enrollment of 3,001 students (1,767 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
New Mexico Junior College offers campus housing for 290 of its 1,767 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,584 |
| Room and board | $ 3,750 |
| Room charge | $ 1,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,008 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $47,271 | 35 | $42,940 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $47,271 | 35 | $42,940 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 18 | 60 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 0 | 12 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, 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
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
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
Graphic Communications, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
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/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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