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Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, New Mexico · public · mainly awards certificates · 411 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$9,445
cheaper than 43% of comparable schools
Completion rate
59.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,272
earns ~$3,416.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Mesalands Community College is a public school in Tucumcari, NM that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in vehicle repair, metalworking, agriculture, and other fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $9,445. The school reports a completion rate of 59.7%, which is typical for community colleges where transfer students may not be counted in the rate. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,272.

Net price is 71% above the New Mexico median ($5,526) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Show all 33 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$42,682
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Animal Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Precision Production Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Electromechanical Technologies, Agricultural Business and Management, and Animal Sciences, plus 29 other programs.
What do graduates of the Electromechanical Technologies program typically earn?
For Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, the median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $42,682.
How many students finish their studies at this school?
The reported completion rate is 59.7%. This figure reflects the data provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Mesalands Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school.

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SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque$4,62134%$36,869
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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell$3,64544.9%$38,550
New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs$6,52420.8%$34,233
University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup$4,86824.9%$44,792
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 188261. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.