New Mexico Junior College

New Mexico Junior College is a public two-year institution located in Hobbs, New Mexico. The college enrolls 2,771 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 26.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 24% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides certificate programs across cosmetology, health, trades, and transportation. Specific programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Hobbs is located in southeastern New Mexico near the Texas border, within the Permian Basin region. New Mexico Junior College serves students across a broad geographic area, offering vocational and technical credentials that align with local workforce needs in energy, healthcare, and transportation industries.