Southeast New Mexico College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Southeast New Mexico College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,968 for New Mexico residents and $4,008 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 24 Certificate, 22 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (1 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,300.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM
Phone	575-234-9200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$1,968 Out-of-State$4,008
Student Population »	1,673 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	21%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	57% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,262
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,968 for New Mexico residents and $4,008 for out-of-state students at Southeast New Mexico College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,004) over public community colleges in New Mexico.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southeast New Mexico 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New Mexico Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,968	$4,008
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$19,506
Average Financial Aid	$4,262
Cost of Attendance	$22,934	$24,974
After Financial Aid	$18,672	$20,712
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New Mexico Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southeast New Mexico College	$1,968	$4,008
Public Community Colleges in New Mexico	$2,353	$5,004
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southeast New Mexico College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	3	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	24	22	NOT 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.

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Graphics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	58 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,673 students at Southeast New Mexico College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 439 male students and 922 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,361	273	1,088
Male Students	439	87	352
Female Students	922	186	736

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southeast New Mexico College, there are 1,673 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 948 students were attending classes through distance learning (710 students are enrolled exclusively and 238 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,673
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	710
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	238
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	725