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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

28 Schools Ranked
$2,878 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

The Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in New Mexico to see which basic certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
2,764 Total Awards
$1,858 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2,764 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CNM is $1,858. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,978. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CNM. 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.

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#2

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
365 Total Awards
$1,736 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clovis Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Clovis Community College is located in Clovis, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 365 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees if they attend Clovis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,224. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Clovis Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

San Juan College

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

Out of the 28 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, San Juan College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Farmington, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 223 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, New Mexico
240 Total Awards
$2,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 28 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Mesalands Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Tucumcari, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 240 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,408. Around 5% of those degree recipients were women.

Mesalands Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Alamogordo, New Mexico
201 Total Awards

Out of the 28 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Olympian Academy of Cosmetology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Alamogordo, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 201 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

Full Olympian Academy of Cosmetology Report

#6

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
94 Total Awards

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. PMI Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 94 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

PMI Albuquerque does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Santa Fe Community College

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

Santa Fe Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. SFCC is a small public school situated in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It awarded 371 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFCC is $2,505. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,995. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

SFCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
31 Total Awards

Brookline College - Albuquerque ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Brookline College - Albuquerque is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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227 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Roswell, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 227 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

One thing to take note of is that ENMU - Roswell Campus does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus Report

87 Total Awards

The Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 87 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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64 Total Awards

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 64 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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#10

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, New Mexico
88 Total Awards

Glitz School of Cosmetology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Glitz School of Cosmetology is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 88 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Full Glitz School of Cosmetology Report

#13

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

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

With a ranking of #13, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 77 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Dona Ana is $2,238. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,880. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at NMSU Dona Ana, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Report

#14

Aveda Institute - New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico
23 Total Awards

Aveda Institute - New Mexico came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#15

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

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

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. NMSU Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 22 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,520 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Alamogordo full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,592. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Alamogordo does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
32 Total Awards
$7,657 Average Tuition & Fees

Western New Mexico University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Silver City, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 32 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western New Mexico University is $7,657. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,287. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.

Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Western New Mexico University Report

#17

Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico
30 Total Awards

Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Santa Fe, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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27 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus is a small public school located in Gallup, New Mexico that handed out 27 basic certificates 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. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNM Gallup. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus Report

#19

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

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

With a ranking of #19, University of New Mexico - Taos Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, and it awarded 58 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Taos is $2,004. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,004. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM Taos. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Report

#20

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
16 Total Awards
$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Carlsbad, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 16 students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,008. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NMSU Carlsbad. 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.

Full New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Report

32 Total Awards
$1,804 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Ruidoso, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 32 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,804 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Ruidoso Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $2,644. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ENMU - Ruidoso Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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27 Total Awards
$1,878 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. UNM Valencia is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Valencia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,130. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UNM Valencia, 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus Report

#24

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
26 Total Awards
$8,076 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the large public school handed out 26 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNM. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,412. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Online courses are available at UNM, 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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2 Total Awards

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho is a very small private for-profit school situated in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It awarded 2 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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