New Mexico Junior College

New Mexico Junior College is a public community college located in Hobbs, NM. It offers 46 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 17 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,920 for New Mexico residents and $2,280 for out-of-state students at New Mexico Junior College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,986) of public community colleges in New Mexico.
It has 2,228 students that are lower than the average population (2,492 students) of community colleges in New Mexico. In addition, 98 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of New Mexico community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $38,900.

Academic Overview

New Mexico Junior College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hobbs, New Mexico.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,920 for New Mexico residents and $2,280 for other students on average. It offers 46 degree programs through 23 Certificate, 23 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 17 programs (9 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address5317 Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM
Phone575-392-4510
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,920
Out-of-State$2,280
Student Population »2,228 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »49%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate55% (Full-time)
25% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,608
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,920 for New Mexico residents and $2,280 for out-of-state students at New Mexico Junior College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,986) over public community colleges in New Mexico.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at New Mexico Junior College. Then, we compare its costs to New Mexico community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,920$2,280
Books & Supplies$1,680
On-Campus Living Costs$7,466
Off-Campus Living Costs$10,951
Average Financial Aid$2,608
Cost of Attendance$11,066$11,426
After Financial Aid$8,458$8,818
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,900
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State Students
New Mexico Junior College$1,920$2,280
Public Community Colleges in New Mexico$2,344$4,986
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

New Mexico Junior College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 17 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 9 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs98NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2323NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animal Nutrition4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 198 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies55 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Arts, Entertainment,and Media ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/Commerce9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,228 students at New Mexico Junior College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 646 male students and 1,243 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,8898561,033
Male Students646381265
Female Students1,243475768

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At New Mexico Junior College, there are 2,228 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,475 students were attending classes through distance learning (98 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,377 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,228
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses98
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,377
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses753

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