Guide to New Mexico Colleges & Universities
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New Mexico's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in New Mexico have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 19,606 that were offered by New Mexico's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 14% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Sponsored
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in New Mexico
There are at least 7 schools offering degrees in New Mexico, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 5,782 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 2,595 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,165 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in New Mexico. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2022, 152 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
152
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
St. John's College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at St. John's College. In 2022, 77 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 47 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
368
Completions By Degree
124
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of the Southwest is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of the Southwest. In 2022, 201 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 81 bachelor's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
414
Completions By Degree
292
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwestern College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Southwestern College. In 2022, 53 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
53
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Brookline College-Albuquerque is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brookline College-Albuquerque. In 2022, 141 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
556
Completions By Degree
146
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe. In 2022, 8 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
8
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in New Mexico
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in New Mexico. About 33,101 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 11,603 degrees were completed at public colleges in New Mexico. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. In 2022, 212 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 83 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,201
Completions By Degree
304
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. In 2022, 43 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
294
Completions By Degree
65
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. In 2022, 729 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 186 associate degrees, 349 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,861
Completions By Degree
1,264
Est. Online Degree Availability
90%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western New Mexico University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Western New Mexico University. In 2022, 268 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 141 associate degrees, 266 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,528
Completions By Degree
675
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico Highlands University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at New Mexico Highlands University. In 2022, 409 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 336 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,451
Completions By Degree
745
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. In 2022, 2,443 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 735 master's degrees, and 127 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,674
Completions By Degree
3,307
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. In 2022, 3,601 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,140 master's degrees, and 502 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,092
Completions By Degree
5,243
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in New Mexico
There are 21 community colleges in New Mexico where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 39,026 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in New Mexico, and about 7,228 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,287
Completions By Degree
204
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central New Mexico Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,275
Completions By Degree
3,426
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
813
Completions By Degree
56
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Santa Fe Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,150
Completions By Degree
251
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mesalands Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
321
Completions By Degree
25
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,169
Completions By Degree
171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clovis Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,277
Completions By Degree
292
Est. Online Degree Availability
73%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
San Juan College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,911
Completions By Degree
595
Est. Online Degree Availability
15%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
345
Completions By Degree
50
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,174
Completions By Degree
116
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
719
Completions By Degree
64
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Navajo Technical University is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
924
Completions By Degree
86
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico Junior College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,739
Completions By Degree
298
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Luna Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
468
Completions By Degree
75
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern New Mexico College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
876
Completions By Degree
190
Est. Online Degree Availability
25%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico Military Institute is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
374
Completions By Degree
127
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,707
Completions By Degree
908
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
344
Completions By Degree
45
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southeast New Mexico College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
428
Completions By Degree
130
Est. Online Degree Availability
62%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
461
Completions By Degree
82
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Mexico State University-Grants is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
264
Completions By Degree
37
Est. Online Degree Availability
92%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in New Mexico
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in New Mexico? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at New Mexico's 4-year nonprofit schools is $21,289. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in New Mexico is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving New Mexico
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a 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.
- Franklin University
- University of the Southwest
- Southwestern College
- St. John's College
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
- Central New Mexico Community College
- University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
- Santa Fe Community College
- Mesalands Community College
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
- Clovis Community College
- San Juan College
- Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico Junior College
- Luna Community College
- Northern New Mexico College
- New Mexico Military Institute
- New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- Southeast New Mexico College
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
- New Mexico State University-Grants
- Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe
- Brookline College-Albuquerque
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
New Mexico Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in New Mexico? What's the New Mexico job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 1,135,268 jobs in New Mexico. From 2021-2022, job growth in New Mexico was below the national average, at 3.7%. There were 148,023 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in New Mexico do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $18.92.