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New Mexico Junior College

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM · Town · 2,175 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Hobbs, New Mexico Junior College is renowned for its exceptional affordability and strong ties to the Permian Basin’s energy and healthcare industries. The college excels in high-demand workforce and transfer pathways, boasting particular strength in its Nursing program, Law Enforcement Academy, and specialized Automotive Technology training. Unlike many two-year institutions, NMJC offers a vibrant residential campus experience complete with on-campus student housing and a championship-caliber NJCAA athletics program known nationally for track and field and rodeo. Adding to its distinct appeal, the campus also houses the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, creating a unique cultural hub for both students and the broader region.


Wikipedia:New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) is a public junior college in unincorporated Lea County, New Mexico, near Hobbs.

Location
Hobbs, NM, 88240 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
252 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$9,258
Out-of-state COA
$10,098
Avg net price
$6,524
Room & board
$5,130
In-state tuition
$1,440
Out-of-state tuition
$2,280
Books & supplies
$1,680/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,000
$30–48k
$6,697
$48–75k
$7,669
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
52%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,145
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,233
Median debt
$11,313
Monthly loan payment
$120
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,266$7,652
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,542
Student Body
Men 34%Women 66%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
54%
Median family income
$22,106
Independent students
39%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
49%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
58%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,502/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,693
Federal loan rate
2%

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