Trade Schools in New Mexico

New Mexico has 32 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 20 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 4,519 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,995 to $31,455, with a median of $14,880 across the 34 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,247 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central New Mexico Community College, San Juan College and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus.

32
Schools
4,519
Graduates last year
$14,880
Median program tuition
$30,247
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in New Mexico

All 32 schools in New Mexico

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Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CNA and 14 more
Average net price
$6,426
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

San Juan College

Farmington, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 9 more
Average net price
$2,104
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Clovis Community College

Clovis, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Cosmetology and 7 more
Average net price
$2,113
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 9 more
Average net price
$6,863
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$31,766
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$12,541
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$54,426
Completion rate
58%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$12,187
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$5,665
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Brookline College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$35,895
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Ranchos De Taos, NM

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 1 more
Average net price
$5,592
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Electrician, Plumbing and Welding
Average net price
$5,719
Completion rate
13%
Type
Public

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and Cosmetology and 4 more
Average net price
$21,392
Completion rate
28%
Type
Public

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$6,480
Completion rate
20%
Type
Public

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Electrician and LPN and 1 more
Average net price
$3,919
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in New Mexico?

The median published tuition is $14,880 (range $6,995 to $31,455, 34 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology ($6,995), Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute ($8,130) and Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($8,500). 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 trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (4 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 69 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,247 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in New Mexico?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Central New Mexico Community College, San Juan College, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, Clovis Community College and New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

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.