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Explore and compare 22 top-ranked, accredited schools in New Mexico. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,183.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN, BSN, CNA
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
Based in Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,416.
BSN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
BSN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
| # | 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
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