Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico

New Mexico has 15 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 7 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 485 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,000 to $21,100, with a median of $16,800 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,994 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology, Clovis Community College and Aveda Institute-New Mexico.

15
Schools with this program
485
Graduates last year
$16,800
Median program tuition
$21,994
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in New Mexico

All 15 cosmetology schools in New Mexico

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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,800
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
161
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,282
Type
Private for-profit

Clovis Community College

Clovis, NM

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,592
Graduates last year
67
Type
Public

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,818
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,553
Type
Private for-profit

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,100
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,533
Type
Private for-profit

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,315
Graduates last year
33
Type
Public

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,960
Graduates last year
27
Type
Public

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,490
Graduates last year
9
Type
Public

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,400
Graduates last year
4
Type
Public

Urban Academy of Beauty

Rio Rancho, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,000
Length
13 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,582
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in New Mexico?

The median published tuition is $16,800 (range $12,000 to $21,100, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Urban Academy of Beauty ($12,000), Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe ($15,500) and Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($15,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (11 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,994 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in New Mexico?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Clovis Community College, San Juan College, Central New Mexico Community College, New Mexico Junior College and Luna Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.