Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Facebook Website
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Data shows that students paid $8,649 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $343 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Glitz School of Cosmetology stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $21,100. New Mexico State University-Main Campus followed with an average of $12,040 per year. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,434.
At the time, a total of $39.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Doña Ana County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Doña Ana County, including New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, New Mexico State University-Main Campus, and Glitz School of Cosmetology.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | 903 | $5,462,670 | $6,049 | 126 | $300,727 | $2,387 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | 2,232 | $33,641,976 | $15,073 | 616 | $3,160,980 | $5,131 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology | 64 | $307,671 | $4,807 | 75 | $529,852 | $7,065 |
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