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Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

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 2023 rankings named Clovis Community College the best school in New Mexico for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Clovis Community College is a small public school located in Clovis, New Mexico that handed out 365 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend Clovis Community College full time pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,224.

One thing to take note of is that Clovis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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 be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Dona Ana is $2,238. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880.

NMSU Dona Ana does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

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

Out of the 9 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Taos Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 58 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Taos full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,004.

Online courses are available at UNM Taos, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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27 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 9 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNM Gallup is located in Gallup, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 basic certificates to qualified students.

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.

Online courses are available at UNM Gallup, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Santa Fe Community College

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Santa Fe Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. This small public school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 371 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFCC is $2,505. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,995.

SFCC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
31 Total Awards

Brookline College - Albuquerque landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a very small private for-profit school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 31 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Brookline College - Albuquerque. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#7

San Juan College

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

San Juan College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Farmington, New Mexico is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 223 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,714 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SJC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,882.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SJC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2,764 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CNM is $1,858. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,978.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CNM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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227 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a small public school situated in Roswell, New Mexico. It awarded 227 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,424 in tuition and fees if they attend ENMU - Roswell Campus full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,616.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ENMU - Roswell Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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