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New Mexico Highlands University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B-
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
22%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
53%
Part-Time Retention Rate
17%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,012
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    No

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
Data Not Available
Most Popular Majors
  • Medical Social Work
    122 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    85 Graduates
  • Nursing
    74 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    43 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    36 Graduates
  • Psychology
    29 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    25 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    17 Graduates
  • Biology
    16 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    16 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.25 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Female Professors
47%
Male Professors
53%
Average Professor Salary
$72,552
Poll
60%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.25 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    2%
  • Asian American
    4%
  • Hispanic
    22%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    8%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    2%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    4%
  • White
    58%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
95%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.39 responses
Poll
85%
of students say professors care about their students' success.39 responses
Poll
87%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.38 responses
Poll
92%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.39 responses
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