2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in New Mexico to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 3,426 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $9,753 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CNM does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Juan College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. SJC is a public institution located in Farmington, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 595 associate degrees 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,882. Associate Degree recipients from SJC accumulate an average of $13,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
SJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 25 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school handed out 908 associate degree awards 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,537 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New Mexico. Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque is a very small private for-profit school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 117 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that PMI Albuquerque does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 6% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a small public school situated in Roswell, New Mexico. It awarded 171 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $11,539 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at ENMU - Roswell Campus, 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 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 204 associate degree awards 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. On average, associate degree students take out $14,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
UNM Gallup 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 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Santa Fe Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 251 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,505 in tuition and fees if they attend SFCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,995. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,148 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SFCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. NMSU Carlsbad is a public institution located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 130 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,968 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Carlsbad full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,008. Associate Degree recipients from NMSU Carlsbad accumulate an average of $13,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Carlsbad 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.
Clovis Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Clovis Community College is located in Clovis, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 292 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clovis Community College is $1,736. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,224. On average, associate degree students take out $10,343 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Clovis Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Western New Mexico University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Western New Mexico University is a small public school situated in Silver City, New Mexico. It awarded 141 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend Western New Mexico University full time pay an average of $7,657 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,287. On average, associate degree students take out $18,826 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New Mexico State University - Alamogordo landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and it awarded 82 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $12,385 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NMSU Alamogordo. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Northern New Mexico College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Northern New Mexico College is located in Espanola, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 95 associate degrees to qualified students.
Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northern New Mexico College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 23% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
New Mexico Junior College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Hobbs, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 298 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at New Mexico Junior College is $1,920. Out-of-state students pay an average of $2,280. On average, associate degree students take out $9,801 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since New Mexico Junior College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Luna Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Las Vegas, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 75 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,538 in tuition and fees if they attend Luna Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,882. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Luna Community College. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small public school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 45 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SIPI does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Navajo Technical University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Navajo Tech is a public institution located in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Navajo Tech, expect to pay an average of $2,402 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Navajo Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mesalands Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the very small public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend Mesalands Community College full time pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,408. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,627 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Mesalands Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Portales, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 186 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend ENMU - Main Campus full time pay an average of $6,738 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,718. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,539 in student loans. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
ENMU - Main Campus 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, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New Mexico State University - Grants landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. New Mexico State University - Grants is a very small public school located in Grants, New Mexico that handed out 37 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Grants full time pay an average of $2,376 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,272. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,003 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
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.
University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree 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 116 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Valencia full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,130. On average, associate degree students take out $14,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM Valencia does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Los Alamos, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 64 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Los Alamos is $2,214. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,578. On average, associate degree students take out $15,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM Los Alamos. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, University of New Mexico - Taos Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 56 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Taos full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,004. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,575 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brookline College - Albuquerque came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a very small private for-profit school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,477 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Main Campus is $7,543. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,667. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NMSU Main Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus is a very small public school located in Ruidoso, New Mexico that handed out 50 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,804 in tuition and fees if they attend ENMU - Ruidoso Campus full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,644. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,539 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ENMU - Ruidoso Campus. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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