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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico

6 Schools Ranked
$9,059 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,086 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New Mexico to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

729 Total Awards
$6,738 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,582 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Mexico. ENMU - Main Campus is a public institution located in Portales, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 729 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend ENMU - Main Campus full time pay an average of $6,738 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,718. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,582 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that ENMU - Main Campus does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Report

#2

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
266 Total Awards
$7,657 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,017 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Western New Mexico University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Western New Mexico University is a small public school situated in Silver City, New Mexico. It awarded 266 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western New Mexico University is $7,657. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,287. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Western New Mexico University accumulate an average of $24,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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2,443 Total Awards
$7,543 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,441 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the fairly large public school handed out 2,443 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Main Campus is $7,543. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,667. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of $21,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

NMSU Main Campus does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
3,601 Total Awards
$8,076 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,067 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the large public school handed out 3,601 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM full time pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,412. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,067 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report

#5

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
409 Total Awards
$7,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,788 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico Highlands University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school located in Las Vegas, New Mexico that handed out 409 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend New Mexico Highlands University full time pay an average of $7,140 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,988. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,788 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that New Mexico Highlands University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
81 Total Awards
$17,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,851 Avg Student Debt

University of the Southwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. USW is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend USW, expect to pay an average of $17,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,851 in student loans.

USW is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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