Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM · Public · Associate degree-granting
Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 15,203 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,869 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 30.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,612, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.58x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,621 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Health Services, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,869
Graduation Rate
30.0%
Median Debt
$6,612
Average Net Price
$4,621
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.98x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.58x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
15,203
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,684
Pell Grant Rate
26.8%
Federal Loan Rate
16.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,975
Income $30K–$48K
$3,721
Income $48K–$75K
$5,897
Income $110K+
$9,432
Student Demographics
Women
56.3%
White
24.4%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
55.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
2.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Preaccredited)
Programs (117)
Associate (53)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,181 | 871 |
| Registered Nursing | $82,974 | 279 |
| Health Services | $44,966 | 235 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,371 | 215 |
| Teacher Education | $37,218 | 166 |
| Psychology | $42,666 | 157 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 84 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $66,902 | 80 |
| Criminology | $46,346 | 65 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $56,388 | 51 |
| Communications | $38,064 | 49 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $38,264 | 45 |
| Machinist | $64,190 | 44 |
| Biology | Not reported | 43 |
| Engineering | $73,292 | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 32 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $27,398 | 29 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 29 |
| Accounting | $50,812 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,048 | 28 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 25 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 25 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 24 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 22 |
| Fire Protection | $55,883 | 21 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $57,199 | 21 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 19 |
| History | Not reported | 19 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $36,031 | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 14 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $44,483 | 8 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 8 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 8 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 8 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Geography | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | $49,636 | 5 |
| Environmental Design | Not reported | 4 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (57)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 5,178 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 228 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 186 |
| Business | Not reported | 178 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 156 |
| Practical Nursing | $40,611 | 142 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $48,861 | 135 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 133 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 127 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 118 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 93 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 85 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 76 |
| Ground Transportation | $65,846 | 74 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 54 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 49 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 49 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 46 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 41 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 39 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 39 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 38 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 36 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 33 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 31 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 26 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 21 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 18 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 16 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 15 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 12 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications | Not reported | 11 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 11 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 4 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 4 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Physics | Associate | 2 |
| Geography | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Associate | 1 |
| Surveying Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Mexico
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Business Programs
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