Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, NM · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,778 | |
|---|---|---|
| $48,001–75,000 | 6,353 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 10,855 | |
| $110,001+ | 11,655 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $32,272 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50% | |
| Black | 5% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 0% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Two-year institutions in NM
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Albuquerque | Not reported | Not reported | $36,718 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $4,621 | Not reported | $36,869 |
| Clovis Community College | $3,230 | Not reported | $34,020 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | $2,042 | Not reported | $38,550 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | $3,645 | Not reported | $38,550 |
| Luna Community College | $4,595 | Not reported | $32,461 |
| New Mexico Junior College | $6,524 | Not reported | $34,233 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | $4,571 | Not reported | $57,410 |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | $7,369 | Not reported | $39,067 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | $6,048 | Not reported | $39,067 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | $68 | Not reported | $39,067 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Not reported | Not reported | $30,917 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $40,054 | $73,046 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $30,071 | $44,125 | Not reported |
| Animal Sciences. | Not reported | $38,658 | Not reported |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. | Not reported | $37,245 | Not reported |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Not reported | $37,656 | Not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $65,202 | Not reported |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Not reported | $46,694 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social Work. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Political Science and Government. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Not reported | $59,378 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10