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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.
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
New Mexico State Alamogordo has 2,512 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
General Phone: (575) 439-3600
http://nmsua.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 88 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, area and Cultural studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | education, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Business and Management | 8 | business |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer support |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | medical lab tech, optometric tech |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary, medical office assistant |
| Media | 2 | animation and special effects, photo and film tech |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | human services, social work |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Alamogordo in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 165 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, New Mexico State Alamogordo had a total enrollment of 2,512 students (1,451 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 90% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,226 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,552 |
| Books and supplies | $ 998 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $51,746 | 3 | $42,308 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $48,090 | 7 | $42,481 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $41,100 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 12 | $37,255 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $38,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $47,924 | 31 | $39,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood 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
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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)
Pre-Nursing Studies
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico State Alamogordo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force)
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