New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a community college located in Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, United States. It was founded in 1973. The college was established in order to provide vocational and technical education opportunities to residents of Dona Ana County. It is a branch of New Mexico State University. The college offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
The central campus of Dona Ana Community College is spread across an area of 15 acres. It is adjacent to NMSU's main campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It also has a secondary campus, East Mesa Campus, and two South County Centers. There are many student clubs and organizations on campus. Some of these are the DEBUG Club, Drafting and Graphics Association (DAGA), Hispanic Student Association (HSA), and Kappa Beta Delta (Alpha Nu Chapter).
New Mexico State Dona Ana is in Las Cruces, NM. Las Cruces is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. New Mexico State Dona Ana issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration and 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 7,803 students study at New Mexico State Dona Ana (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana
3400 S Espina
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
General Phone: (575) 527-7500
http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 350 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 61 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | education, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | data processing tech, webmastering |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | drafting, electronics tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 10 | business, retail, sales and marketing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 5 | lineworker, property management, pipefitting |
| Media | 2 | photo and film tech, animation and special effects, digital communications |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider, adult development and aging |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Dona Ana in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 578 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 28 |
In 2007, New Mexico State Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 7,803 students (4,315 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 86% |
| Texas | 5% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Cruces, 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 | $ 1,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 918 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Dona Ana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265702)
New Mexico State Dona Ana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
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 | 7 | $68,477 | 4 | $69,564 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $58,470 | 9 | $59,573 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $48,881 | 5 | $52,931 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $60,111 | 18 | $59,948 |
*: 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 | 3 | $52,134 | 7 | $52,652 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $46,987 | 4 | $50,472 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $45,264 | 9 | $44,213 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $40,569 | 15 | $40,140 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $43,378 | 35 | $44,870 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Lineworker
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico State Dona Ana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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