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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

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.

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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. Located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 25 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Taos is $2,004. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,004.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM Taos does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Report

#2

Clovis Community College

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clovis Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clovis Community College is a small public school situated in Clovis, New Mexico. It awarded 68 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,798 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clovis Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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51 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New Mexico. Gallup, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 51 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,646 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Gallup full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,422.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM Gallup. 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.

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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. NMSU Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 292 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Dona Ana full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Dona Ana does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 87% 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
59 Total Awards
$2,505 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Fe Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. This small public school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,505 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SFCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,995.

SFCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus is a small public school located in Los Lunas, New Mexico that handed out 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Valencia full time pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,130.

UNM Valencia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

San Juan College

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

San Juan College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Farmington, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 972 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend SJC full time pay an average of $1,714 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,882.

SJC 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, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

New Mexico Junior College

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

New Mexico Junior College 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 #8 on the list. New Mexico Junior College is a small public school located in Hobbs, New Mexico that handed out 104 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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

Some students may be able to take online classes at New Mexico Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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11 Total Awards
$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad 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 #9 on the list. NMSU Carlsbad is a public institution located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Carlsbad is $1,968. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,008.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Carlsbad does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a public institution located in Roswell, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 100 undergraduate 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,616.

One thing to take note of is that ENMU - Roswell Campus does offer online classes in some areas. 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

Central New Mexico Community College 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 #11 on the list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,749 students in 2021-2022.

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

Online courses are available at CNM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Central New Mexico Community College Report

#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. NMSU Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Alamogordo is $2,520. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,592.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Alamogordo does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full New Mexico State University - Alamogordo Report

32 Total Awards
$2,376 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Grants, New Mexico, the very small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Grants is $2,376. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,272.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Grants does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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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