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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, New Mexico · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM 88130 · Phone: (575) 562-1011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public school in Portales, New Mexico offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus carry a median debt of $16,500 and earn a median of $38,550 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 42.9% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available since the school participates in Title IV, and about 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $34,600 | $39,230 | $45,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $21,364 | $27,823 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public university located in Portales, New Mexico. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Because it participates in Title IV federal aid programs, students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants here. Among its trade-oriented offerings, the campus's federally tracked program family is medical assistant programs, with 7 completers reported.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 42.9% for comparable programs in New Mexico, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,550. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 3,357.
This campus, located in a remote town setting, functions primarily as a broader university with one trade-related program family tracked federally. Given the limited scope of trade data reported, career changers should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and whether the medical assistant program fits an adult or working-student schedule. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists medical assistant programs as this campus's trade program family, with 7 completers reported. For other academic programs, contact the school directly.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants can be used. About 35.7% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate in New Mexico is 42.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,550.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (575) 562-1011 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means state-subsidized tuition rates and Title IV eligibility for financial aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome and accreditation data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?187648, or verify accreditation directly with the Higher Learning Commission.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Federal data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school for specifics related to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus at (575) 562-1011 or through its website, https://www.enmu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes for similar programs in the region.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.