University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,788

2021 Average Net Price

$7,346

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,883

15.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15%

31 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a higher education institution located in Valencia County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus were Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (19 degrees).

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. 83.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (81 degrees), 3.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is $1,788, which is $−6,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is $1,788, which is $−6,180 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,346.

In 2021, 29% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,788

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was $1,788. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is $−6,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,346

2021 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,346. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,262

Room and Board

$1,178

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was of $10,262 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,178. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16% with respect to 2020, when 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.61%

2019 Default Rate

123

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was 2.61%, which represents 123 out of the 4705 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus had a total enrollment of 1,883 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is 299 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,584. This means that 15.9% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% White, 5.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Asian, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.22% Black or African American, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.7%) and White Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,883 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is 299 and the part-time enrollment is 1,584. This means that 15.9% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,218 enrolled students
White
402 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is 64.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% White, 5.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Asian, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.22% Black or African American, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 52 students (2.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 74 more women than men received degrees from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is hispanic or latino (81 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are Other managers (153,590 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,225 people), Police officers (136,131 people), Postsecondary teachers (102,755 people), and Physicians (99,990 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in 2021 are Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are Physical Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are Justice, public order, & safety activities (335,514 people), Elementary & secondary schools (298,933 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (222,154 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (195,158 people), and Computer Systems Design (117,509 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Physical Sciences
22 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
20 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was Physical Sciences with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, which is 0.196 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in General Interdisciplinary Studies, which is 0.538 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in Physical Sciences, which is 21 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is Male and White (25% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is hispanic or latino (81 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded
White Female
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is hispanic or latino female (66 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (21 degrees).

Operations

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus employs 14 Lecturers, 14 Assistant professors and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are Female Lecturer (8), Male Assistant professor (8), and Male Lecturer (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 16 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.1M

2021 Salaries

0.539%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus paid a median of $7.1M in salaries, a 0.539% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus paid a total of $1.89M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus were Lecturer with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was Female Lecturer with 8 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Male Lecturer with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.