by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CNM. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CNM as a strong choice for fire protection, coming in at #94 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 94 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 14 |
The following degree levels are offered in fire protection at CNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 14 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central New Mexico Community College handed out 14 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
CNM is among the very best schools in the country for fire protection at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 77 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,368 | $8,256 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at CNM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CNM granted 14 associate’s completions in fire science/fire-fighting in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (64%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central New Mexico Community College conferred 24 undergraduate certificate degrees in fire protection.
CNM has not been ranked for fire protection at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 24 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in fire protection from CNM identified as men.
The largest share of fire protection undergraduate certificate degree graduates at CNM were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a undergraduate certificate in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CNM conferred 24 undergraduate certificate degrees in fire science/fire-fighting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central New Mexico Community College conferred 5 certificate degrees in fire protection.
CNM is not yet ranked for fire protection at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of fire protection certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of fire protection certificate degree graduates at CNM were Hispanic or Latino. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a certificate in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CNM granted 4 certificate degrees in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (75%).
CNM granted 1 certificate completion in fire science/fire-fighting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.