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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,597

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Northern New Mexico College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Northern New Mexico College

Also known as UNM - Valencia

280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, NM

Northern New Mexico College is a comprehensive institution that serves both Hispanic and Native Americans in Española and El Rito, New Mexico. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year and four-year degree programs in any of the following areas: business administration, teacher education, nursing, radiography, biology, and engineering.

With the goal to help students succeed, NNMC provides affordable and holistic learning opportunities to diverse populations in response to the educational, cultural and economic needs of the community. In total, there are about 70 Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree and Certificate programs offered for the students under the following colleges: Arts and Sciences; Community, Workforce & Career Technical Education; Education; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Developmental Studies.

Focused on the students, this school provides them with the necessary skills and guides them to determine and realize their goals through its academic programs, non-curricular activities and administrative support. NNMC also offers online courses delivered in an effective and timely manner. Career workshops and trainings for continuing education, and dual credit programs are also available in this college.

Graduates are assisted in finding the right opportunities and achieving their goals by individual consultations, job application basic training, assessment, career exploration, job postings and career fairs every year.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern New Mexico College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree0
Bachelor's Degree12

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian3
Black2
Hispanic7

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at UNM - Valencia, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Albuquerque, NM
    • Total Employment: 810
    • Average Annual Salary: $70290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants UNM - Valencia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Northern New Mexico College may offer services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Northern New Mexico College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Division Ii Independents)
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, X-Country