Central New Mexico Community College Rankings Based on Salary
- Central New Mexico Community College ranks better than only 45% of colleges, based on associate degree salaries.
- Central New Mexico Community College ranks better than 87% of colleges, based on debt for an associate degree.
Salary and Debt by Major at Central New Mexico Community College
We calculated a salary score for each of Central New Mexico Community College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Central New Mexico Community College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for CNM Associate Degrees
CNM ranks higher than 45% of colleges for associate degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $8,500 | $31,585 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $5,852 | $42,012 |
| Biology, General | $5,726 | $23,649 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Not Reported | $27,669 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $5,562 | $35,975 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Not Reported | $26,739 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $38,829 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $7,500 | $29,685 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $6,000 | $31,585 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not Reported | $18,771 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $6,425 | $31,799 |
| Criminology | $6,734 | $28,816 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $9,332 | $22,485 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $35,952 |
| Engineering, General | $8,228 | $35,954 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $15,552 |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $35,416 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $6,000 | $35,823 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $8,582 | $29,685 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Not Reported | $42,044 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $6,770 | $20,140 |
| Legal Support Services | $7,500 | $33,459 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $8,503 | $23,508 |
| Precision Metal Working | $8,000 | $42,123 |
| Psychology, General | $7,333 | $16,730 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $8,648 | $57,796 |
| Sociology | $8,987 | $29,685 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $7,500 | $23,207 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $6,000 | $32,124 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $25,525 |
Salary Scores for CNM Certificates
CNM ranks higher than 50% of colleges for certificates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $42,682 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $28,236 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $23,207 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $26,850 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Ground Transportation | Not Reported | $43,798 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $3,563 | $25,967 |
| Precision Metal Working | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $31,314 |
Central New Mexico Community College Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
The school is affordable and most of the instructors/professors seem to care. The other 25% of the instructors/professors are just there to belittle you and grade your work. The customer/student service is horrible! If you need help with registration or financial aid you will get the runaround. They never call back if you leave a message. When you get through, they won't tell you what you need to bring in even if you ask on the phone. You will need to make two, three, even four trips for something that other... Read More
The teachers really care about your success. They are usually working or have worked in Albuquerque. I felt they prepared me to join a higher level of teaching that the state really needs. I never had a problem with the administration either, always helpful. The online classes were as helpful and educational as the in class experiences.