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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. Of those students who received their degree, 74% 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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New Mexico. 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.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Dona Ana. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880. Around 39% 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. 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 270 students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,201 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PMI Albuquerque. 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

Out of the 32 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Central New Mexico Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the fairly large public school awarded 1,749 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $1,858 in tuition and fees if they attend CNM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,978. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#5

Carrington College, Albuquerque

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Carrington College, Albuquerque helped the school earn the #5 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 awarded 182 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 $8,329 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Carrington College, 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 2020-2021 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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.

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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,798 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Clovis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Farmington, New Mexico is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 972 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.

SJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#8

Glitz School of Cosmetology

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

Glitz School of Cosmetology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school handed out 66 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Glitz School of Cosmetology accumulate an average of $8,919 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Roswell, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 100 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Roswell Campus is $2,424. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,616. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ENMU - Roswell Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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 very small private for-profit school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 26 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,236 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Luna Community College

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

Luna 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 #11 on the list. Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the very small public school handed out 71 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Luna Community College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Mesalands Community College

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

With a ranking of #13, Mesalands Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mesalands Community College is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,136 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesalands Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,408. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mesalands Community College. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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51 Total Awards
$2,646 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Gallup, New Mexico, and it awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Gallup is $2,646. Out-of-state students 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. 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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#15

Aveda Institute - New Mexico

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

With a ranking of #15, Aveda Institute - New Mexico did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small private for-profit school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Santa Fe, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 59 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.

One thing to take note of is that SFCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Western New Mexico University

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

Western New Mexico 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 #16 on the list. Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 30 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,287. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.

Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Navajo Technical University

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

Navajo Technical University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Online courses are available at Navajo Tech, 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 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

New Mexico Junior College

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

New Mexico Junior College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. New Mexico Junior College is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 104 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at New Mexico Junior College. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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32 Total Awards
$2,376 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Grants, New Mexico, the very small public school handed out 32 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Grants is $2,376. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,272. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Grants 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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#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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. UNM Taos is a public institution located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNM Taos. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,004. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNM Taos. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

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

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. NMSU Carlsbad is a small public school situated in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $1,968 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Carlsbad full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,008. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NMSU Carlsbad. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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 handed out 23 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe accumulate an average of $9,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

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

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Mexico ranking. Alamogordo, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2021-2022.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Alamogordo full time pay an average of $2,520 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,592. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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. 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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,772 in student loans. 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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