New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and office and administration.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,237 in 2009-2010 (1,656 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 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 (13 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded)

• Human Services
• Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LAW (3 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (121 awarded)

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

MEDIA (5 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Optometric Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (39 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 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 (10 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Services Administration