New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, architecture and planning, and office and administration.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,593 in 2009-2010 (4,872 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 11% 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)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (15 awarded)

• Architectural Technology/Technician

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded)

• Business/Commerce
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (49 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

• Adult Development and Aging
• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (4 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (491 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (7 awarded)

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

MEDIA (11 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (48 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 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 (14 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies