Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

62/100 · earnings-weighted

Mesalands Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401

🌐 www.mesalands.edu/

Mesalands Community College — tuition $1,512 in-state, $2,784 out-of-state

Mesalands Community College campus, Tucumcari, NM. Photo: The original uploader was Wordbuilder at English Wikipedia., CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%

Outcomes

C+

58/100

Affordability

B+

74/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

482

Total Enrollment

57%

Graduation Rate

57%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$11,423

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Mesalands Community College ▼

70% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$82,419

Avg Monthly Rent

$873

1-Year Change

+2.6%

See full rental market data for 88401 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mesalands Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,272

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$27,639

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

42.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

17.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Mesalands Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	$35,517	$40,054	-45%	#60 of 60	#60	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$30,071	-32%	#934 of 947	#893	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Mesalands Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $82,419
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 88401 (8.3% cap, Tucumcari)

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🏆 Where Mesalands Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Precision Metal Working, Other

of 4 schools

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other

of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,512	$2,784

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

52%

Receive Pell Grants

12%

Take Out Loans

$11,423

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,639
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,717
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,570
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,738
$110,001+	$12,372

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 146 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 46 grads/yr Precision Metal Working, Other 29 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 17 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Education, General 9 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 8 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 8 grads/yr Health Aide 6 grads/yr Paleontology 4 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 2 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 2 grads/yr Social Work 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mesalands Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

$71k/yr 15,000 jobs

Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

$43k/yr 20,400 jobs

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

$61k/yr 26,500 jobs

Photographers

$43k/yr 151,200 jobs

Craft artists

$38k/yr 11,600 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Student Demographics

482

Total Students

38%

Women

24%

Traditional Age (18-24)

70%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%

Hispanic 47%

Black 2%

Asian 1%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 70%

With Family 30%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~337 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%

Hybrid (Some Online) 43%

Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 24%

25-64 (Adult) 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mesalands Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Mesalands Community College?

Tuition at Mesalands Community College is $1,512 for in-state students and $2,784 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,423.

What is the graduation rate at Mesalands Community College?

The graduation rate at Mesalands Community College is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Mesalands Community College a good school?

Mesalands Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Mesalands Community College?

Mesalands Community College has a total enrollment of 482 students.

Is there rental demand near Mesalands Community College?

Yes! Approximately 70% of students at Mesalands Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 337 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tucumcari area.

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