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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 2023 rankings named University of New Mexico - Taos Campus the best school in New Mexico for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,004.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM Taos. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clovis Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Clovis, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clovis Community College is $1,736. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,224. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Clovis Community College accumulate an average of $8,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Clovis Community College 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, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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51 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. 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.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Gallup full time pay an average of $2,646 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422.

One thing to take note of is that UNM Gallup does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. NMSU Dona Ana is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 292 undergraduate certificates 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.

NMSU Dona Ana 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 fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
59 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 59 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,995.

One thing to take note of is that SFCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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. This small public school is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Valencia is $1,878. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,130.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNM Valencia. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. San Juan College is a medium-sized public school located in Farmington, New Mexico that handed out 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,882.

Online courses are available at SJC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Hobbs, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 104 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at New Mexico Junior College is $1,920. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $2,280.

New Mexico Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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11 Total Awards
$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 11 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Carlsbad is $1,968. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,008.

NMSU Carlsbad 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 fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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100 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a small public school situated in Roswell, New Mexico. It awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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.

Some students 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

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. Central New Mexico Community College is a fairly large public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 1,749 undergraduate certificates 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. 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 ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,592.

NMSU Alamogordo 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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32 Total Awards
$2,376 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. 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.

Online courses are available at NMSU Grants, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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