Central New Mexico Community College Rankings by Salary Score™
Associate
Certificate
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 based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for CNM Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $8,500 | $31,590 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $5,850 | $42,010 | |
| Biology, General | $5,730 | $23,650 | |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Not Reported | $27,670 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $5,560 | $35,980 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Not Reported | $26,740 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $38,830 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $7,500 | $29,690 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $6,000 | $31,590 | |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not Reported | $18,770 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $6,430 | $31,800 | |
| Criminology | $6,730 | $28,820 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $9,330 | $22,490 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $35,950 | |
| Engineering, General | $8,230 | $35,950 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $15,550 | |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $35,420 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $6,000 | $35,820 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $8,580 | $29,690 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Not Reported | $42,040 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $6,770 | $20,140 | |
| Legal Support Services | $7,500 | $33,460 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $8,500 | $23,510 | |
| Precision Metal Working | $8,000 | $42,120 | |
| Psychology, General | $7,330 | $16,730 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $8,650 | $57,800 | |
| Sociology | $8,990 | $29,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $7,500 | $23,210 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $6,000 | $32,120 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $25,530 |
Salary Score ™ for CNM Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $23,210 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $26,850 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Ground Transportation | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $3,560 | $25,970 | |
| Precision Metal Working | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $31,310 |
Most Recent Reviews
I am a student in the 'flex' program for AAS Business Administration. The instructors are great. The 'academic advisor' is not. The premise of the flex program is that you work at your own pace and get as many credits as you can for each 7 week period. The 'advisor' always makes me drop courses when I sign up for more than 2 for each session. Says it isn't time for me to take them, after saying choose your classes. He needs to be replaced. He is no help at all. I believe he is trying to set students up for... Read More
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