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Best Trade Schools in New Mexico

2023 Best Trade Schools in New Mexico

16 Schools Ranked
$38,699 Average Earnings
$23,207 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in New Mexico to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in New Mexico

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1,342 Total Awards

Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for trade school students in New Mexico. Located in Portales, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,342 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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3,360 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in New Mexico list. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,360 degrees to qualified students.

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#3

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
725 Total Awards

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Clovis Community College is a great place for trade school students. Clovis, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 725 students in 2021-2022.

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#4

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
139 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New Mexico - Taos Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in New Mexico list. UNM Taos is a public institution located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 139 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#5

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
5,350 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a great place for trade school students. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the large public school handed out 5,350 degrees in 2021-2022.

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282 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. UNM Gallup is a small public school situated in Gallup, New Mexico. It awarded 282 degrees in 2021-2022.

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148 Total Awards

With a ranking of #7, University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. UNM Valencia is a small public school situated in Los Lunas, New Mexico. It awarded 148 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#8

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
1,790 Total Awards

San Juan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. SJC is located in Farmington, New Mexico and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,790 degrees to qualified students.

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#9

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
1,277 Total Awards

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,277 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
681 Total Awards

Santa Fe Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 681 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#11

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
183 Total Awards

Brookline College - Albuquerque landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school awarded 183 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#12

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
157 Total Awards

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad ranked #12 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in New Mexico list. NMSU Carlsbad is a public institution located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 157 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#13

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7,939 Total Awards

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in New Mexico list. CNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7,939 degrees to qualified students.

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498 Total Awards

With a ranking of #14, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Located in Roswell, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 498 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico
110 Total Awards

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. New Mexico State University - Alamogordo is a small public school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico that handed out 110 degrees in 2021-2022.

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83 Total Awards

New Mexico State University - Grants ranked #16 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in New Mexico list. New Mexico State University - Grants is a very small public school located in Grants, New Mexico that handed out 83 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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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