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New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

New Mexico State University at Alamogordo, also known as NMSU-A, is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States. It was established in 1958 and offers enrollment to more than 1,500 students annually.

NMSU-A offers a number of associate degrees to students. Acedemic programs are available in a variety of fields including Biomedical Electronics Technology, 3D Computer Animation, Education, Fire Science, Information Technology, and Technical Communications.

Students of New Mexico State University at Alamogordo are involved in various cultural, inter-fraternity council, departmental, Pan-Hellenic council, and professional clubs and organizations. These include the American Sign Language Club, Omega Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha, PhiBataan Society, Black Students of New Mexico State University, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Tau Omega, and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Campus Location

2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
USA
Main Tel: (575) 439-3600
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Highlights

Where New Mexico State University-Alamogordo stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and office and administration.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate18617
1-2 year certificate2614

New Mexico State Alamogordo Students

The student enrollment at New Mexico State Alamogordo was 2,512 in 2007 (1,371 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,206
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,384
Books and supplies$ 918

Financial Aid: New Mexico State Alamogordo participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  14
Without tenure; working toward tenure  16
Without tenure; tenure not available  17

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DESIGN (0 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

  • Education
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded)

  • Human Services
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LAW (3 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (110 awarded)

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
  • General Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MEDIA (2 awarded)

  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Optometric Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (31 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (8 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Services Administration

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at New Mexico State Alamogordo with government-defined occupation categories.)

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