New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Hobbs, New Mexico, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, New Mexico Junior College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,175 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,233 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 42.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,313, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,524 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,233
Graduation Rate
42.1%
Median Debt
$11,313
Average Net Price
$6,524
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.62x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.03x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,175
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$2,280
Pell Grant Rate
26.5%
Federal Loan Rate
1.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,000
Income $30K–$48K
$6,697
Income $48K–$75K
$7,669

Student Demographics

Women
61.6%
White
28.5%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
58.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
0.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.0%

Accreditations

Programs (15)

Associate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $44,393 198
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $62,870 14
Registered Nursing $85,806 14
Teacher Education Not reported 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 61
Criminal Justice & Corrections $65,768 55
Business Not reported 9
Machinist Not reported 7
Animal Sciences Not reported 4
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Practical Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 2
Animal Sciences Associate 1
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate 1
Arts & Entertainment Management Associate 1

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