Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Public City: Large

Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico enrolling 15,203 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $36,869 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $4,621. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College operates as a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 15,203 students of which 27,915 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Central New Mexico Community College is categorized as “2” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $4,621, with published in-state tuition of $2,060 and a Pell grant recipient share of 26.8%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $6,612, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 30.0% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $36,869 ten years after enrolling, compared with $32,460 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 901600.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 46.9% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

15,203
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$36,869
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,060
Out-of-State Tuition $8,684
Average Net Price $4,621

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $2,975
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,721
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,897
Over $110,000 $9,432
26.8%
Pell Grant Rate
16.2%
Federal Loan Rate
$6,612
Median Debt
$70/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 24.4%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
International 0.3%
56.3%
Female
47.7%
First Generation

Outcomes

30.0%
6-Year Completion Rate
$32,460
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,869
Median Earnings (10yr)
46.9%
Earning Over $25K
901600.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 185 $82,974 $8,666
Engineering, General Associate's 42 $73,292
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 120 $66,902 $5,374
Ground Transportation Certificate 92 $65,846
Precision Metal Working Associate's 30 $64,190
Special Education and Teaching Level 99 $60,397
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 19 $57,199
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 71 $56,388 $8,125
Fire Protection Associate's 17 $55,883
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Level 99 $51,497
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 33 $50,812 $6,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 12 $49,636
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 223 $49,371 $7,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 133 $48,861
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 35 $48,048
Criminology Associate's 62 $46,346
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's 19 $45,128
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate's 306 $44,966 $7,083
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 3 $44,483
Psychology, General Associate's 173 $42,666 $6,496
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 162 $40,611
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's 46 $38,264 $5,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 1,245 $38,181 $5,130
Communication and Media Studies Associate's 49 $38,064
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 150 $37,218 $4,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate 106 $37,208
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 28 $36,031
Legal Support Services Associate's 6 $35,416
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's 10 $32,925
Sociology Associate's 83 $32,389
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 41 $28,381
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 10 $28,323
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 20 $27,527
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate 97 $27,403
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's 37 $27,398
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's 13 $27,295
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 15 $26,823
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Certificate 71 $20,824
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's 22 $13,077

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Central New Mexico Community College?
Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Total enrollment is 15,203 students.
How much do Central New Mexico Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $36,869 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $32,460.
How much does Central New Mexico Community College cost?
The average net price at Central New Mexico Community College is $4,621. In-state tuition is $2,060 and out-of-state tuition is $8,684. Median student debt at graduation is $6,612.
Is Central New Mexico Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Central New Mexico Community College is $6,612, while graduates earn a median of $36,869 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 18% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 901600.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $70.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.