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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

13 Schools Ranked
$2,137 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$9,804 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in New Mexico to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

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

Our analysis found University of New Mexico - Taos Campus to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New Mexico. This small public school is located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Taos full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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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#2

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
68 Total Awards
$1,736 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,798 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Clovis Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Clovis, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 68 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clovis Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,224. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,798 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Clovis Community College, 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 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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51 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Gallup, New Mexico, and it awarded 51 undergraduate certificates 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNM Gallup. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
292 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 #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 292 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.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Dona Ana does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#5

Santa Fe Community College

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Santa Fe Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New Mexico. Santa Fe, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 59 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFCC is $2,505. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,995.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SFCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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5 Total Awards
$1,878 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Valencia full time pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,130.

UNM Valencia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

San Juan College

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

San Juan College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Farmington, New Mexico, and it awarded 972 undergraduate certificates 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, New Mexico
104 Total Awards
$1,920 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 104 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend New Mexico Junior College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $2,280.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at New Mexico Junior College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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11 Total Awards
$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NMSU Carlsbad is a small public school situated in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,968 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Carlsbad. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,008.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NMSU Carlsbad. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Report

100 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 an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Roswell, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 100 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,424 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Roswell Campus. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,616.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ENMU - Roswell Campus. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
1,749 Total Awards
$1,858 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the fairly large public school handed out 1,749 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend CNM full time pay an average of $1,858 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,978.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CNM. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#12

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico
6 Total Awards
$2,520 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,520 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Alamogordo. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,592.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NMSU Alamogordo. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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32 Total Awards
$2,376 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, New Mexico State University - Grants did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. New Mexico State University - Grants is a very small public school located in Grants, New Mexico that handed out 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,376 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Grants full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,272.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NMSU Grants. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full New Mexico State University - Grants Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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