New Mexico State Carlsbad is in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Carlsbad is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. New Mexico State Carlsbad issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,226 students study at New Mexico State Carlsbad (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at New Mexico State Carlsbad are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
General Phone: (505) 234-9200
Admissions Phone: (505) 234-9221
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 234-9227
http://artemis.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State Carlsbad awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 79 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, area and Cultural studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | education, teacher aide |
| Business And Management | 8 | business, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Carlsbad in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 130 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 7 |
In 2005, New Mexico State Carlsbad had a total enrollment of 1,226 students (833 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 99% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 234-9221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 817 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Carlsbad participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265703)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 234-9227
New Mexico State Carlsbad has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $50,718 | 3 | $55,502 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $40,067 | 8 | $42,899 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $40,798 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $45,393 | 17 | $44,522 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico State Carlsbad Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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