Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Carlsbad, New Mexico |
| Online | nmsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, approximately 75 miles from the Texas border, New Mexico State University Carlsbad serves as a two-year branch campus of the NMSU system. The campus occupies a single building complex in a desert setting, providing academic and technical education to students in southeastern New Mexico's Eddy County region. Operating as an open-admission institution, NMSU Carlsbad offers associate degrees and certificate programs, with particular focus on nursing, manufacturing technology, and energy industry-related fields that serve the region's economic needs. The campus provides basic amenities for commuter students, though it does not maintain residential facilities, and primarily serves local and regional students pursuing career preparation or planning to transfer to four-year institutions.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $192 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,076 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,334 |
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $192 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,076 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,934 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 42% |
| Health Professions | 28% |
| Education | 9% |
| Business | 7% |
| Construction Trades | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188003 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Carlsbad.
Current students may use the New Mexico State University Carlsbad GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025