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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

New Mexico State University Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was founded in 1973. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. DACC is a part of the New Mexico State University system.

Dona Ana Community College has an active student life, with several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the American Institute of Architecture, Creative Media Technology Club and the Hispanic Student Association.

Campus Location

3400 S Espina
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
USA
Main Tel: (575) 527-7500
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and office and administration.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • 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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate57813
1-2 year certificate11128

New Mexico State Dona Ana Students

The student enrollment at New Mexico State Dona Ana was 7,803 in 2007 (4,315 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$ 1,464
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,480
Books and supplies$ 918

Financial Aid: New Mexico State Dona Ana 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  32
Without tenure; working toward tenure  69
Without tenure; tenure not available  8

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
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (30 awarded)

  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Lineworker
  • Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (38 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

  • Adult Development and Aging
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (350 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Library Assistant/Technician
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (13 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (2 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (41 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (87 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Health Aide
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (61 awarded)

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Selected Careers of Interest

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