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2026 Nursing Schools in New Mexico

Browse 22 nursing schools in New Mexico. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Public Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acceptance rate is 95%.

$10,140 In-State Tuition
23,124 Students
52% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Las Cruces, NM

Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,183.

$8,183 In-State Tuition
15,408 Students
52% Graduation Rate
13 Programs

Public Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Portales, New Mexico. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$7,194 In-State Tuition
5,725 Students
41% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public Clovis, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,856, Clovis Community College in Clovis, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,020 within ten years.

$1,856 In-State Tuition
2,342 Students
41% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Espanola, NM

Northern New Mexico College is a smaller public institution in Espanola, New Mexico with about 1,425 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,112 within ten years.

$6,400 In-State Tuition
1,425 Students
68% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Albuquerque, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,060, Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,869 within ten years.

$2,060 In-State Tuition
19,342 Students
28% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Albuquerque, NM

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is a smaller private for-profit institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico with about 562 students. Graduates earn a median of $30,917 within ten years.

562 Students
63% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Roswell, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,424, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,082 students.

$2,424 In-State Tuition
2,082 Students
32% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Silver City, NM

Western New Mexico University is a public school in Silver City, New Mexico offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$7,868 In-State Tuition
3,531 Students
33% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Farmington, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,928, San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,452 students.

$1,928 In-State Tuition
6,452 Students
25% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Crownpoint, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $4,346, Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

$4,346 In-State Tuition
1,704 Students
20% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Hobbs, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,920, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

$1,920 In-State Tuition
2,235 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Gallup, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,906, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,687 students.

$2,906 In-State Tuition
1,687 Students
17% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Las Vegas, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,906, Luna Community College in Las Vegas, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,461 within ten years.

$1,906 In-State Tuition
743 Students
29% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Las Cruces, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,718, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in Las Cruces, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,200 students.

$2,718 In-State Tuition
7,200 Students
16% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Ranchos de Taos, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,136, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

$2,136 In-State Tuition
896 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Las Vegas, NM

Based in Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,416.

$7,416 In-State Tuition
2,704 Students
26% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Los Lunas, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,878, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in Los Lunas, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,792 within ten years.

$1,878 In-State Tuition
921 Students
17% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Santa Fe, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,139, Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,005 within ten years.

$2,139 In-State Tuition
4,469 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Private, For-Profit Albuquerque, NM

Brookline College-Albuquerque is a smaller private for-profit institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico with about 560 students. Graduates earn a median of $29,576 within ten years.

560 Students
60% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Carlsbad, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,968, Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

$1,968 In-State Tuition
1,431 Students
25% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Albuquerque, NM

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a smaller private for-profit institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico with about 357 students. Graduates earn a median of $36,718 within ten years.

357 Students
55% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM $10,140 52.1% 10
2 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM $8,183 51.6% 13
3 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM $7,194 40.6% 5
4 Clovis Community College Clovis, NM $1,856 41% 1
5 Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM $6,400 68.2% 3
6 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM $2,060 28.2% 1
7 Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM 63.2% 1
8 Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell, NM $2,424 31.8% 1
9 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM $7,868 33% 7
10 San Juan College Farmington, NM $1,928 25.5% 1
11 Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM $4,346 20.3% 1
12 New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM $1,920 36.4% 1
13 University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM $2,906 16.6% 1
14 Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM $1,906 28.8% 1
15 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM $2,718 16.2% 1
16 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM $2,136 20.8% 1
17 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM $7,416 25.5% 1
18 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM $1,878 17.4% 1
19 Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM $2,139 21% 1
20 Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM 60% 1
21 Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM $1,968 25.3% 1
22 Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM 55.3% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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