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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico

32 Schools Ranked
$2,478 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$9,804 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 32 schools in New Mexico to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Alamogordo, New Mexico
255 Total Awards
$10,860 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Olympian Academy of Cosmetology the most popular school in New Mexico for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico that handed out 255 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,860 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

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

A rank of #2 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. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 292 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Dona Ana full time pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,880. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Dona Ana does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#3

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
270 Total Awards
$7,201 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New Mexico. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school handed out 270 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,201 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

PMI Albuquerque 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 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Central New Mexico Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Central New Mexico Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. CNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,749 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

One thing to take note of is that CNM does offer online classes in some areas. 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

#5

Carrington College, Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
182 Total Awards
$8,329 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 32 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Carrington College, Albuquerque landed the # 5 spot on the list. Carrington College, Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 182 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,329 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carrington College, Albuquerque does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Clovis Community College

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

Clovis Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Clovis Community College is located in Clovis, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clovis Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,224. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,798 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clovis Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Clovis Community College Report

#7

San Juan College

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

San Juan College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Farmington, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 972 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SJC is $1,714. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,882. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SJC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full San Juan College Report

#8

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, New Mexico
66 Total Awards
$8,919 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Glitz School of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school handed out 66 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,919 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

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100 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus is a small public school located in Roswell, New Mexico that handed out 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend ENMU - Roswell Campus full time pay an average of $2,424 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,616. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

ENMU - Roswell 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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26 Total Awards
$11,236 Avg Student Debt

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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 26 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,236 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Full Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque Report

#11

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, New Mexico
71 Total Awards
$1,538 Average Tuition & Fees

Luna Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Luna Community College is located in Las Vegas, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,538 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Luna Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $2,882. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Luna 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Luna Community College Report

#13

Mesalands Community College

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

Mesalands Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Tucumcari, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 12 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. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

Online courses are available at Mesalands Community College, 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 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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51 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. UNM Gallup is a small public school situated in Gallup, New Mexico. It awarded 51 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM Gallup does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Aveda Institute - New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico
31 Total Awards
$8,834 Avg Student Debt

Aveda Institute - New Mexico ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school handed out 31 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,834 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Santa Fe Community College

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

Santa Fe Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

In-state students pay an average of $2,505 in tuition and fees if they attend SFCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,995. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity 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.

Full Santa Fe Community College Report

#16

Western New Mexico University

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

Western New Mexico University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Silver City, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $7,657 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Western New Mexico University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,287. Of those students who received their degree, 7% 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.

Full Western New Mexico University Report

#18

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
56 Total Awards
$2,402 Average Tuition & Fees

Navajo Technical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Navajo Tech is located in Crownpoint, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $2,402 to cover tuition and fees at Navajo Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Navajo Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

New Mexico Junior College

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

With a ranking of #19, New Mexico Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,280. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

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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32 Total Awards
$2,376 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. NMSU Grants is located in Grants, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Grants. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,272. Around 75% of those degree recipients 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. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full New Mexico State University - Grants Report

#21

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

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

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates 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. 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 UNM Taos does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.

Full University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Report

#22

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

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

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Carlsbad full time pay an average of $1,968 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,008. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Carlsbad does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#23

Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico
23 Total Awards
$9,386 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,386 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#24

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

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

With a ranking of #24, New Mexico State University - Alamogordo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. NMSU Alamogordo is a small public school situated in Alamogordo, New Mexico. It awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,520 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Alamogordo full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,592. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you 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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41 Total Awards
$7,772 Avg Student Debt

The Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school handed out 41 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,772 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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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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