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Rankings: Best New Mexico Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in New Mexico, ranked from 22 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

1

B- Albuquerque, NM

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

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

2

B- 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.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

3

B- 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.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

4

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

5

C+ 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.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA

6

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

7

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

8

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

9

C+ 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 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

10

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

11

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

12
N

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

13

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

14
L

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

15

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

16
U

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

17

C+ Las Vegas, NM

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

Offering BSN Program

18
U

C+ 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.

Offering ADN Program

19

C 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.

Offering ADN Program

20
B

C 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.

Offering BSN Program

21
S

C 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.

Offering ADN Program

22

C 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.

Offering ADN Program

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