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$2,616Tuition
569Students
20%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,067Earnings
#23 in New MexicoPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,616
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,072
Average Net Price
$5,789
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,017
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,095
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$181/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,119
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,887
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,648
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,327

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Cost Overview

Students from low-income families pay around $5,119 annually at this Alamogordo community college, while those from higher-income households face costs up to $10,327. The two-year total ranges from about $10,200 to $20,650 depending on family income. This reflects the school's mission as an affordable pathway to career training in southern New Mexico's rural economy.

Graduates who borrow money typically owe $17,095, translating to monthly payments of $181. Those payments represent less than 5% of the median graduate earnings of $39,067 ten years out. The 91.6% employment rate shows the career-focused programs connect students to jobs. Women make up 67% of the 569 students, and Hispanic students comprise 42% of enrollment. In-state residents get the best financial deal here, representing 92% of students and paying less than the $6,072 out-of-state rate.

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