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New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 591 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$7,369
cheaper than 59% of comparable schools
Completion rate
21.4%
Median debt at completion
$17,095
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,067
earns ~$5,301.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public school in Alamogordo, NM that mainly awards associate degrees. With about 591 students, it serves those seeking trade training and allied health credentials.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $7,369. The completion rate is reported at 21.4%, which is lower than the national average but includes students who transfer out. Median student debt at completion is $17,095, which is roughly two years of the typical annual net price.

Net price is 33% above the New Mexico median ($5,526) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$45,696
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$18,087
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 32 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$33,993
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$23,930
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$23,005
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$22,420
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$17,794
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$14,524
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Data Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Curriculum and Instructionassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot 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
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Vehicle Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, and Practical Nursing. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Diagnostic, and Practical Nursing. Plus 31 more programs are available beyond the specific trades listed.
What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion vary by program. Allied Health Diagnostic graduates earn $45,696. Vehicle Maintenance graduates earn $18,087. Electrical Engineering graduates earn $33,993. Other programs do not have reported two-year earnings data in this dataset.
How many students finish the program?
The reported completion rate for the school is 21.4%. This metric is based on federal data and may not reflect students who transfer to four-year institutions without withdrawing.
Is the school public or private?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public school. Approximately 29.6% of its students receive Pell Grants.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $17,095. The average annual net price after aid is $7,369. The debt is roughly equivalent to two years of the annual net price.

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SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque$4,62134%$36,869
Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint$5,33842%$26,364
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces$6,04825.4%$39,067
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 187994. 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.