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New Mexico State University-Carlsbad

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is a two-year branch community college of the New Mexico State University founded in 1888. It is located in Carlsbad, Mexico. The campus of NMSU-C occupies an area of 142,000 square feet.

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad offers associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in several subjects. In addition, the university offers certificate programs in the fields of accounting, electrical trades and banking, among others. Students can also opt for adult basic education services, continuing education programs or any of the several pre-professional programs.

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the American Criminal Justice Association, Phi Theta Kappa and the Alliance For Minority Participation.

Campus Location

1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
USA
Main Tel: (575) 234-9200
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and education and teaching.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate10912
1-2 year certificate610

New Mexico State Carlsbad Students

The student enrollment at New Mexico State Carlsbad was 1,425 in 2007 (811 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% 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 Carlsbad 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  9
Without tenure; working toward tenure  14
Without tenure; tenure not available  4

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

  • Education
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded)

  • Human Services
  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (62 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded)

  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (18 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Selected Careers of Interest

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