Online Degrees and Programs at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University offers 87 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 50 major programs - 2 Certificate, 5 Associate, 19 Bachelors, 10 Masters, and 14 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. Total 1,194 students out of total 3,378 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 737 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning. Western New Mexico University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Online Program Overview

Western New Mexico University is a four-years, public school located in Silver City, New Mexico. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for other students on average.

It offers 87 degree programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 50 programs - 2 Certificate, 5 Associates, 19 Bachelors, 10 Masters, 14 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters Certificate.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
Online Degree Programs
School Name	Western New Mexico University
Type	four-years, public
Address	1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM
Online Students	1,194 Enrolled Online Exclusively 1,344 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)	In-State$7,868 Out-of-State$14,354
Student to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Total	50 Programs
Certificate	2 Programs
Associates	5 Programs
Bachelors	19 Programs
Masters	10 Programs
Post-Graduate	14 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends last 5 years at Western New Mexico University . Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For New Mexico residents, the tuition & fees are $7,868 and $14,354 for non-New Mexico residents.

The costs per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $204 for New Mexico residents and $284 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $220 for New Mexico residents and $305 for out-of-state students.

2024 Tuition & Fees

Tuition Changes (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$6,305	$6,574	$6,557	$7,657	$7,868
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$13,538	$13,557	$13,540	$14,287	$14,354
Graduate (In-State)	$4,960	$5,176	$5,163	$6,008	$6,174
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$10,334	$10,348	$10,335	$10,895	$10,946

Cost per Credit Hour

Tuition per Credit Hour (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$173	$184	$184	$199	$204
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$234	$262	$262	$283	$284
Graduate (In-State)	$186	$198	$198	$214	$220
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$252	$282	$282	$304	$305

Online Programs By Area of Study

Western New Mexico University offers 87 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 50 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 5 Associates, 19 Bachelors, 10 Masters, 14 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters. The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Online Programs	2	5	19	10	NOT OFFERED	14
Overall Programs	5	11	39	10	NOT OFFERED	20

Next tables list online programs with offered degrees at Western New Mexico University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program. It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely 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 online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Educational Leadership and Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	13	NOT OFFERED	3
Educational/Instructional Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	6
Special Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	6	NOT OFFERED	9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	5	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	5	4	NOT OFFERED	12
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	8	NOT OFFERED	12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	16	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9	11	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	5
Reading Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	5

English Language and Literature

what is English Language and Literature program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
English Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
General Studies	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	70	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	14	24	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	16	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	2

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	28	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	29	171	NOT OFFERED	83

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Political Science and Government	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Rehabilitation Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	35	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	19	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	28	15	17	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	7	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

History

what is History program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
History	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	2

Distance Learning Student Population

At Western New Mexico University, there are 3,378 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,538 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,194 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,344 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Student Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,378
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,194
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,344
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	840

By student location, out of a total of 1,194 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 866 New Mexico Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 309 students living in the U.S. States other than New Mexico, and 4 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,194
New Mexico Resident	866
Other State In U.S.	309
Outside of U.S.	4

Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,194
Undergraduate	655
Graduate	539

Distance Learning Enrollment - Undergraduate
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses	655
Degree/Certificate Seeking	559
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking	96

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