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New Mexico State University Alamogordo

New Mexico State University Alamogordo

New Mexico State University Alamogordo, also known as NMSU-A, is a land-grant university situated in Alamogordo, NM, United States. It offers associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study which includes criminal justice, fine arts, and education. NMSU-A prepares the students for the job market and also gives them placement assistance.

NMSU-A has an active student life. The campus hosts several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular organizations are Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) - Alpha Nu Beta Chapter, Native American Student Group (NASG), Social Sciences Club, and Student National Education Association. The College also offers financial aid to the needy students.

Overview of New Mexico State University Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM is home to New Mexico State Alamogordo. Alamogordo is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at New Mexico State Alamogordo go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and liberal arts.

New Mexico State Alamogordo Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

New Mexico State Alamogordo has 2,512 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New Mexico State Alamogordo

New Mexico State University Alamogordo
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
General Phone: (575) 439-3600
http://alamo.nmsu.edu/

New Mexico State Alamogordo Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts110general studies, interdisciplinary studies, area and Cultural studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine31registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration18administrative assistant, general office occupations
Business And Management10business
Education And Teaching9education, teacher aide
Family And Social Work8human services, social work
Security And Law Enforcement8criminal justice and safety, fire services administration
Computer Science And Engineering7data processing tech, computer support, computer networking
Medical Administration5medical secretary, medical office assistant
Law3legal assistant
Media2photo and film tech
Medical Support And Technology1medical lab tech, optometric tech
Fine Arts0fine arts
Engineering Technician0electronics tech
Design0graphic design
Photography And Commercial Art0commercial art

Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Alamogordo in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18617
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2614

New Mexico State Alamogordo Student Body

In 2007, New Mexico State Alamogordo had a total enrollment of 2,512 students (1,371 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White43%
Black6%
Hispanic29%
Asian3%
American Indian4%
Unknown15%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1918%
20-2113%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-396%
40-499%
50-645%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
New Mexico90%
State unknown4%
Texas2%
Florida1%

New Mexico State Alamogordo Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time53 %

New Mexico State Alamogordo Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Alamogordo, 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.

New Mexico State Alamogordo Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,206
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,384
Books and supplies$ 918

Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Alamogordo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265701)

New Mexico State Alamogordo Faculty

New Mexico State Alamogordo has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured95
Non-tenured, but on tenure track511
Non-tenured and not on tenure track512

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

*: 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
Professoracademic year8$52,2143$48,698
Associate professoracademic year4$45,6534$42,181
Assistant professoracademic year4$42,4768$37,582
Instructoracademic year3$34,81613$36,905
No academic rankacademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year19$46,03529$38,973

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

New Mexico State Alamogordo Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Optometric Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration

New Mexico State Alamogordo Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New Mexico State Alamogordo Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%New Mexico State Alamogordo Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%New Mexico State Alamogordo % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%New Mexico State Alamogordo % of degrees in office and administration
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%New Mexico State Alamogordo % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%New Mexico State Alamogordo 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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)

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