University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,968

2021 Average Net Price

$10,855

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

845

12.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27%

17 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a higher education institution located in Los Alamos County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees), and Other Health Preparatory Programs (8 degrees).

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (29 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $1,968, which is $−6,000 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $1,968, which is $−6,000 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,855.

In 2021, 16% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,968

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was $1,968. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $−6,000 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-Los Alamos Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,855

2021 Value

3.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,855. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus grew by 3.01%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

16% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos 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-Los Alamos 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-Los Alamos Campus had a total enrollment of 845 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 108 students and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 12.8% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 7.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.43% Asian, 3.31% Two or More Races, and 1.07% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.9%) and White Male (18.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 845 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 108 and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 12.8% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos 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-Los Alamos Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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-Los Alamos Campus was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
414 enrolled students
White
266 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 49% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 7.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.43% Asian, 3.31% Two or More Races, and 1.07% Black or African American. 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, 16 students (1.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 19 more women than men received degrees from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees) and Other Health Preparatory Programs (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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-Los Alamos Campus are Software developers (431,973 people), Other managers (421,495 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (357,328 people), Civil engineers (268,445 people), and Mechanical engineers (196,443 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2021 are Engineering (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (16 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Physical Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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-Los Alamos Campus are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Engineering (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (16 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Physical Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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-Los Alamos Campus are Computer Systems Design (493,475 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (466,505 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,634 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,132 people), and Construction (322,256 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-Los Alamos Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
11 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 11 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, which is 0.457 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in General Engineering, which is 6 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 10 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (42.3% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded
White Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is hispanic or latino female (21 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (8 degrees).

Operations

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus employs 3 Lecturers. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are Female Lecturer (2), and Male Lecturer (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are: Management, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.52M

2021 Salaries

8.35%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus paid a median of $2.52M in salaries, a 8.35% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$160k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus paid a total of $160k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.35% 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

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Lecturer with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus were Management with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was Female Lecturer with 2 employees, and Male Lecturer with 1 employees.

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