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New Mexico State Dona Ana can be found in Las Cruces, New Mexico (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at New Mexico State Dona Ana.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
New Mexico State Dona Ana is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 6,570 students were enrolled in New Mexico State Dona Ana. The school has a large minority student population.
New Mexico State Dona Ana has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
3400 S Espina
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
General Phone: (505) 527-7500
Admissions Phone: (505) 527-7710
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 527-7664
http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State Dona Ana awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 351 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, health aide, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 44 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | teacher aide, education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 8 | lineworker, pipefitting, property management |
| Media | 5 | digital communications, animation and special effects |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | webmastering, data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Business And Management | 1 | business, retail, sales and marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider, adult development and aging |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Dona Ana in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 479 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 27 |
In 2005, New Mexico State Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 6,570 students (3,678 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 91% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
New Mexico State Dona Ana offers campus housing for 3,101 of its 3,678 (full-time) students.
(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.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 527-7710
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Room and board | $ 6,784 |
| Room charge | $ 3,072 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 817 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,310 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Dona Ana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265702)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 527-7664
New Mexico State Dona Ana has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 5 | $63,977 | 5 | $64,816 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $55,667 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $51,924 | 7 | $53,385 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $57,189 | 14 | $57,740 |
*: 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 | 4 | $45,428 | 7 | $47,024 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $40,938 | 5 | $42,780 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $39,405 | 13 | $41,079 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $35,071 | 8 | $34,890 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $39,513 | 33 | $41,097 |
*: 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
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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