New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Career Programs

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (referred to as NMSU-Dona Ana) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Las Cruces, NM. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,662 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).New Mexico State University-Dona Ana supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,360
  • Number of Programs: 111 programs

NMSU-Dona Ana 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.81% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
New Mexico residentsOut of State
2018-2019$2,154$5,658
2019-2020$2,160$5,664
2020-2021$2,160$5,664
2021-2022$2,160$5,664
2022-2023$2,238$5,880
2023-2024$2,718$6,360

Who Accredits New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (8/1/1973 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers 109 career programs and 33 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,200 students have earned their degrees/certificate at NMSU-Dona Ana. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at NMSU-Dona Ana with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program (1 online)5
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)5
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 9
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 9
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 3
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)35
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)0
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)35
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 14
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 14
Education [+] 3 programs 71
Education1 program 26
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 45
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering [+] 2 programs 3
Pre-Engineering1 program 3
Manufacturing Engineering1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 6 programs (2 online)23
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 9
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 5
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program (1 online)3
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1 program 5
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program (1 online)1
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)394
General Studies1 program (1 online)394
Library Science [+] 2 programs (1 online)0
Library and Information Science1 program 0
Library and Archives Assisting1 program (1 online)0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5 programs (2 online)81
Corrections1 program (1 online)0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program (1 online)65
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 6
Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention1 program 0
Critical Infrastructure Protection1 program 10
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 3
Building Construction Technology1 program 3
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 19
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 7
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 12
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 18
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 18
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 14
Digital Arts1 program 5
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 0
Game and Interactive Media Design1 program 9
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 12 programs (3 online)122
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 17
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program (1 online)19
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 2
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 0
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 9
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 1
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program (1 online)17
Public Health1 program (1 online)10
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 42
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Business [+] 5 programs (5 online)94
Business/Commerce1 program (1 online)66
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)11
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)7
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1 program (1 online)0
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program (1 online)10
Total51 programs (17 online)908
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 2 programs (1 online)3
Architecture1 program 0
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)3
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 6
Mass Communication/Media Studies1 program 0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 6
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 11
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 9
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 2
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 programs (3 online)52
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)0
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)33
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 17
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager1 program (1 online)0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 1
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster1 program 1
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 10
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 3
Education [+] 1 program 2
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 2
Engineering [+] 1 program 0
Manufacturing Engineering1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 9 programs (3 online)16
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)10
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD1 program (1 online)2
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program (1 online)3
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 0
American Literature (United States1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)0
General Studies1 program (1 online)0
Library Science [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Library and Archives Assisting1 program (1 online)0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 6
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 6
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 2
Construction Trades [+] 6 programs 16
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 1
Electrician1 program 0
Lineworker1 program 13
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 0
Building Construction Technology1 program 2
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 33
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 21
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 8
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 8
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 3
Digital Arts1 program 3
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 0
Commercial Photography1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs (3 online)117
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 12
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program (1 online)8
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller1 program (1 online)0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 72
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 0
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program (1 online)0
Health Aide1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 18
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 7
Business [+] 5 programs (4 online)7
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)2
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1 program (1 online)0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Retailing and Retail Operations1 program (1 online)0
Total58 programs (16 online)292

Student Population

At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, there are total 6,662 students. Among them, 2,937 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,608 men and 4,054 women students at NMSU-Dona Ana. Next table summarizes the student population at NMSU-Dona Ana.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,6622,6084,054
American Indian/Native American1033766
Asian541836
Black/African American1197940
Hispanic4,7941,7743,020
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1349
White1,193539654
Two More813546
Un-Known1386672
Student Population in Online Programs at NMSU-Dona Ana
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students6,6622,9372,0791,646

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