2025 Best Doctoral Degrees in New Mexico
Are you in New Mexico looking for a school where you can earn a doctoral degree? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering doctoral programs in New Mexico.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities in New Mexico with graduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end,
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New Mexico's Doctoral Schools by the Numbers
Doctoral degree completions at institutions in New Mexico have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2023,
students completed 739 doctorates that were offered by New Mexico's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 8% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Doctoral Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:683
20:804
21:726
22:798
23:739
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Doctoral Degrees in New Mexico
Franklin University's 100% online doctoral programs are a top-choice for ambitious adults driven to do more. The transfer-friendly programs feature a No-Fear Dissertation®,
and can be completed in as few as three years. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin is nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440).
Doctoral Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Doctorates in New Mexico
There are at least 3 schools offering doctoral degrees in New Mexico, and 3
are private colleges or universities where about 5,486 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 187 doctoral degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving New Mexico.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,060
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 38 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
University of the Southwest
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$23,364
Accredited
Yes
University of the Southwest is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
of traditional age and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 15 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an institutionally accredited
for profit school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 134 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Health Professions and Related Programs134
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Doctoral Degrees in New Mexico
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there are 3
public colleges located in New Mexico offering doctorates. About 27,867 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 590 doctoral degrees were completed at public colleges in New Mexico.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$7,395
Accredited
Yes
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 475 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
1%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
English Language and Literature/Letters12
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services3
Visual and Performing Arts2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7
Mathematics and Statistics6
Health Professions and Related Programs199
Philosophy and Religious Studies2
Legal Professions and Studies100
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$9,378
Accredited
Yes
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 11 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$6,579
Accredited
Yes
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in New Mexico. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 104 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
34%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services3
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields13
English Language and Literature/Letters1
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6
Mathematics and Statistics1
Health Professions and Related Programs22
Affordable Doctoral Degrees in New Mexico
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a doctoral degree in New Mexico? According to graduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at New Mexico
nonprofit schools is $17,712. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in New Mexico is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Offering Doctorates in New Mexico
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a doctoral degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in New Mexico is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving New Mexico here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Doctoral Schools Serving New Mexico
- Franklin University
- University of the Southwest
Accredited For-Profit Doctoral Schools Serving New Mexico
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
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