New Mexico

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, New Mexico

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1980Distant townSEVP certified
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus campus
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About

The University of New Mexico–Los Alamos (UNM-LA) in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a branch campus of the University of New Mexico. UNM-LA offers 14 certificate programs and 18 associate degree programs. In addition, UNM-LA offers a Dual Credit program, which allows high school students to take college classes; an adult basic education program for students seeking their New Mexico High School Equivalency Credential (the General Education Development (GED) or HiSet); and an ESL (English as a Second Language) program. Students often work part-time at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$5,686
Estimated total for international students
US$18,786
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$2,214
Total cost for in-state students
US$15,314
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
218
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$50,072

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (30)

Associate's degrees18 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysical Sciences, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/Aides
Undergraduate certificates12 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansFine and Studio ArtsHealth Aides/Attendants/OrderliesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/Aides

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.