New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico Junior College (NJMC) is located in Hobbs, New Mexico. NMJC was established in 1965 and it enrolls over 3000 students each semester on average. This school is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers students the opportunity to pursue various associate’s degrees and certificates. The school has gained a great reputation by continuing to offer the best education, training, and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. This is a safe campus that has a commitment to excellence.
The NJMC nursing program offers students the chance to pursue associate's of applied science in nursing degrees. The NMJC nursing program opened back in 1969 and has been teaching nursing students in the community for several decades now. This comprehensive program is designed to align with the principles of the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium and nursing students will learn how to provide quality evidence-based care to patients. The NJMC nursing program has the full approval of the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,310 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Western Texas College
132 miles away |
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New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
159 miles away |
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Amarillo College
184 miles away |
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El Paso Community College
198 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $37/credit | |
| In State Students | $56/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $64/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $1,665 | $2,520 | $2,880 |
| ADN | 70 | $2,590 | $3,920 | $4,480 |
| BSN | 125 | $4,625 | $7,000 | $8,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 76% of New Mexico Junior College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $2,486 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $500 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $731 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $1,578 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8% | $2,766 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,626
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,702 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,373 |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,310
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,494
Women
816
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
51% |
|
White |
34% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
