New Mexico Junior College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,175 students.
About This School
New Mexico Junior College is a public institution located in Hobbs, New Mexico with approximately 2,175 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,524 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) is a public junior college in unincorporated Lea County, New Mexico, near Hobbs.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and start a career quickly — at just $6,431/year average net price and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the more affordable paths through community college. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $38,900 a decade out, which is modest, so this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted vocational credential rather than a long-term endpoint. The small enrollment and rural Hobbs location mean limited campus life and fewer program options, so go in with a clear plan.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 43% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,175 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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