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New Mexico State University Carlsbad

New Mexico State University Carlsbad

New Mexico State University – Carlsbad is a branch of the New Mexico State University which was established in 1888. Also referred to as NMSU – Carlsbad, the two-year community college is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. NMSU's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students each year.

Students of NMSU – Carlsbad are offered several associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the field of arts and science. Certificates and transfer degree programs are also available. The courses are offered through five academic divisions.

The students of New Mexico State University – Carlsbad participate in a number of clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus include the American Criminal Justice Association – BAD, Phi Theta Kappa, and Alliance for Minority Participation.

Overview of New Mexico State University Carlsbad

The main campus of New Mexico State Carlsbad is in Carlsbad, NM (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. New Mexico State Carlsbad offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and liberal arts.

New Mexico State Carlsbad Selectivity

New Mexico State Carlsbad admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, New Mexico State Carlsbad had 1,425 enrolled students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of New Mexico State University at Carlsbad is to provide access to quality education and support the economic and cultural life of our community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New Mexico State Carlsbad

New Mexico State University Carlsbad
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
General Phone: (575) 234-9200
http://artemis.nmsu.edu

New Mexico State Carlsbad Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts62general studies, interdisciplinary studies, area and Cultural studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine18registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Education And Teaching10education, teacher aide
Office And Administration7administrative assistant
Family And Social Work7human services, social work
Business And Management5business, accounting technology
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and safety
Computer Science And Engineering2data processing tech, computer support
Engineering Technician1computer engineering tech
Mechanics And Repair1HVAC
Production Trades0welding
Medical Administration0medical transcription

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree10912
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years610

New Mexico State Carlsbad Student Body

In 2007, New Mexico State Carlsbad had a total enrollment of 1,425 students (811 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black2%
Hispanic39%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1821%
18-1917%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-645%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
New Mexico96%
Texas1%
(International Students)1%
Minnesota1%
State unknown1%
Missouri1%
Colorado1%

New Mexico State Carlsbad Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time35 %

New Mexico State Carlsbad Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265703)

New Mexico State Carlsbad Faculty

New Mexico State Carlsbad has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured54
Non-tenured, but on tenure track59
Non-tenured and not on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*3$67,966

*: 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 year3$57,0362*
Associate professoracademic year0*1*
Assistant professoracademic year1*4$54,006
Instructoracademic year7$39,5886$44,223
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year12$43,31913$48,507

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

New Mexico State Carlsbad Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

New Mexico State Carlsbad Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New Mexico State Carlsbad Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%New Mexico State Carlsbad Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%New Mexico State Carlsbad % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%New Mexico State Carlsbad % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%New Mexico State Carlsbad Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%New Mexico State Carlsbad % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%New Mexico State Carlsbad Number of degree programs
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

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