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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

9 Schools Ranked
$2,141 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in New Mexico to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
365 Total Awards
$1,736 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Clovis Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in New Mexico. Located in Clovis, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 365 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees if they attend Clovis Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,224.

Clovis Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
77 Total Awards
$2,238 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school handed out 77 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Dona Ana full time pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,880.

Online courses are available at NMSU Dona Ana, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
58 Total Awards
$2,004 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at University of New Mexico - Taos Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New Mexico. Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 58 students in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Taos full time pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,004.

One thing to take note of is that UNM Taos does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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27 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,646 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Gallup full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,422.

One thing to take note of is that UNM Gallup does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus Report

#5

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
371 Total Awards
$2,505 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 9 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Fe Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. SFCC is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 371 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from New Mexico who attend SFCC full time pay an average of $2,505 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,995.

SFCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
31 Total Awards

Brookline College - Albuquerque came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a very small private for-profit school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 31 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Since Brookline College - Albuquerque is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#7

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
223 Total Awards
$1,714 Average Tuition & Fees

San Juan College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. SJC is a medium-sized public school situated in Farmington, New Mexico. It awarded 223 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SJC is $1,714. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,882.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
2,764 Total Awards
$1,858 Average Tuition & Fees

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. CNM is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 2,764 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,858 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,978.

CNM 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. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central New Mexico Community College Report

227 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. ENMU - Roswell Campus is located in Roswell, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 227 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Roswell Campus is $2,424. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,616.

ENMU - Roswell Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 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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