by our College Data Analytics TeamSocial Sciences is a program of study at Central New Mexico Community College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in social sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CNM paid an average of $296 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $56 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,344 | $7,104 |
| Fees | $306 | $306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. CNM does offer online classes in its social sciences associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CNM Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in social sciences in 2019-2020, 60.7% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 65.7%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 71.6% of the social sciences associate degrees at CNM in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Criminology | 72 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 108 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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