Since 1950, New Mexico State University Carlsbad has been serving Carlsbad, Eddy County and southeast New Mexico with affordable education and a community minded approach in preparing students for success in their careers. We take pride in our diverse group of students, faculty and staff members. With our variety of associate degrees and certificates, NMSU Carlsbad is here to help you pursue your educational goals. From business to nursing and welding to history, we’ll assist you in professional development, transfer to a 4-year university with an Associate degree, personal enrichment, distance/online learning, and adult basic education—all at an inexpensive cost and convenient schedule that fits into your life. For high-quality, affordable higher education provided by a faculty and staff that really care about you and your success come talk to us. We’re the oldest community college in New Mexico with the newest technology and approach to higher education. NMSU Carlsbad – Start here, Go Anywhere!