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 2023, students completed 19,001 that were offered by New Mexico's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 15% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
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
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in New Mexico
There are at least 6 schools offering degrees in New Mexico, and 6 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 6,378 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 2,877 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,487 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 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
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 2023, 134 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
134
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 40 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
40
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
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 2023, 147 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
528
Completions By Degree
147
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 2023, 59 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 36 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
364
Completions By Degree
95
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 2023, 215 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 60 bachelor's degrees, and 15 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
369
Completions By Degree
290
Est. Online Degree Availability
95%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in New Mexico
There are 8 four-year public colleges located in New Mexico. About 35,171 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 11,670 degrees were completed at public colleges in New Mexico. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Western New Mexico University. In 2023, 291 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 146 associate degrees, 281 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,782
Completions By Degree
718
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
Completions by Program Area
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 2023, 235 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 98 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,160
Completions By Degree
347
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
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 2023, 724 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 205 associate degrees, 322 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,899
Completions By Degree
1,251
Est. Online Degree Availability
91%
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 2023, 408 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 342 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,500
Completions By Degree
751
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern New Mexico College 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 Northern New Mexico College. In 2023, 91 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 80 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
812
Completions By Degree
171
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
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 2023, 3,273 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,363 master's degrees, and 475 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,642
Completions By Degree
5,111
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
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 2023, 33 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 22 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
311
Completions By Degree
59
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 2,407 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 751 master's degrees, and 104 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,065
Completions By Degree
3,262
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in New Mexico
There are 20 community colleges in New Mexico where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 39,527 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in New Mexico, and about 6,625 associate degrees were completed.
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 all programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
937
Completions By Degree
91
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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
544
Completions By Degree
66
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
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
361
Completions By Degree
54
Est. Online Degree Availability
94%
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
3,987
Completions By Degree
587
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program Area
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
1,394
Completions By Degree
277
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
15,556
Completions By Degree
2,995
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
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
423
Completions By Degree
47
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
345
Completions By Degree
125
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
1,307
Completions By Degree
212
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,068
Completions By Degree
204
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
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
761
Completions By Degree
51
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
256
Completions By Degree
44
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
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
501
Completions By Degree
96
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
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
1,334
Completions By Degree
334
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
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
4,741
Completions By Degree
916
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
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
867
Completions By Degree
59
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,218
Completions By Degree
89
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
2,135
Completions By Degree
243
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
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
430
Completions By Degree
86
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
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 most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
362
Completions By Degree
49
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
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 $21,731. 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
- St. John's College
- University of the Southwest
- Southwestern College
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
- New Mexico State University-Grants
- San Juan College
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
- Central New Mexico Community College
- Mesalands Community College
- New Mexico Military Institute
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
- Santa Fe Community College
- University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- Southeast New Mexico College
- Clovis Community College
- New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
- New Mexico Junior College
- Luna Community College
- Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
- 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 2023, there were about 1,184,381 jobs in New Mexico. From 2022-2023, job growth in New Mexico was above the national average, at 2.8%. There were 157,074 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 $20.2.