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New Mexico Business Colleges

28 Colleges
2,469 Yearly Graduations
$13,064 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$17,624 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly business graduations, New Mexico is ranked #44 in the country with 2,469 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $3,266 per year to get their degree at a college in New Mexico, while out of state students will pay an average of $7,654 per year.

An estimated 22% of college students in New Mexico take out loans, with the average loan amount being $4,406 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
860 Yearly Degrees
$7,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 22,311 students at UNM in total, 16,209 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 12,124 are full-time. For undergraduates at UNM, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,455 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNM is $32,716.

Public Public vs. Private
509 Yearly Degrees
$7,301 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,227 students at NMSU Main Campus in total, 11,575 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 9,466 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NMSU Main Campus is 4.7 years.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 60% are women.

40% of NMSU Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,795 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NMSU Main Campus is $28,814.

#3

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
301 Yearly Degrees
$1,684 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,260 full-time undergraduates at CNM, and 21,398 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at CNM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,317 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,172 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
169 Yearly Degrees
$6,528 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is 5,266, of which 3,927 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,222 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 51%. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,149 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from ENMU - Main Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,278 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
119 Yearly Degrees
$6,876 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at New Mexico Highlands University is 2,777, of which 1,699 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,134 are full-time. For undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

29% of New Mexico Highlands University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,051 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,146 during the early-career years.

#6

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
110 Yearly Degrees
$2,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is 7,028, which includes 3,186 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 17% of students at NMSU Dona Ana take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,731 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NMSU Dona Ana with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,814 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
75 Yearly Degrees
$6,557 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,874 undergraduates at Western New Mexico University, of which 1,039 are full-time, and there are 2,896 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Western New Mexico University is 4.6 years.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,319 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,635 during the early-career years.

#8

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
64 Yearly Degrees
$1,618 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,240 students at SJC in total, 1,599 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

5% of SJC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,086 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SJC is $28,052.

#9

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
58 Yearly Degrees
$16,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 904 students at USW in total, 370 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 300 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USW is 4.3 years.

92% of USW students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,007 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,884 during the early-career years.

#10

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
39 Yearly Degrees
$4,952 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 554 full-time undergraduates at Northern New Mexico College, and 1,234 students altogether. For undergraduates at Northern New Mexico College, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,081 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northern New Mexico College is $28,534.

#11

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
28 Yearly Degrees
$2,505 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 759 full-time undergraduates at SFCC, and 3,459 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

1% of SFCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,250 a year. SFCC has a 6.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SFCC is $29,650.

#12

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
18 Yearly Degrees
$1,616 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,321 students at Clovis Community College in total, 689 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 5% of students at Clovis Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,288 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Clovis Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,969 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
16 Yearly Degrees
$1,968 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad is 1,203, which includes 269 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4% of NMSU Carlsbad students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,883 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,814 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
15 Yearly Degrees
$1,932 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus is 2,174, which includes 629 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,609 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UNM Gallup with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,716 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
13 Yearly Degrees
$1,095 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 450 students at SIPI in total, 301 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,320 during the early-career years.

#15

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
13 Yearly Degrees
$1,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 735 full-time undergraduates at New Mexico Junior College, and 1,406 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at New Mexico Junior College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,726 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,006 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
11 Yearly Degrees
$2,076 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 929 students at UNM Los Alamos in total, 148 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at UNM Los Alamos take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,475 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UNM Los Alamos with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,716 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$2,424 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus is 1,698, which includes 724 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

2% of ENMU - Roswell Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,685 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ENMU - Roswell Campus is $29,278.

#18

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$2,424 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 235 full-time undergraduates at NMSU Alamogordo, and 941 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

9% of NMSU Alamogordo students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,726 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NMSU Alamogordo is $28,814.

#20

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$1,442 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 253 full-time undergraduates at Luna Community College, and 720 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at Luna Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,028 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 25.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Luna Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,227 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
5 Yearly Degrees
$2,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 119 full-time undergraduates at Mesalands Community College, and 709 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

29% of Mesalands Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,241 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mesalands Community College is $23,093.

#21

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
5 Yearly Degrees
$4,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Navajo Technical University is 1,350, of which 1,337 students are undergraduates and of those, 537 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,315 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
5 Yearly Degrees
$1,804 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 165 full-time undergraduates at ENMU - Ruidoso Campus, and 553 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 7.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,278 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$1,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,435 students at UNM Valencia in total, 330 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,253 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UNM Valencia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,716 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees

There are 608 students at Brookline College - Albuquerque in total, 598 are full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at Brookline College - Albuquerque is 86%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

61% of Brookline College - Albuquerque students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,397 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Brookline College - Albuquerque with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,796 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other New Mexico Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 University of New Mexico - Taos Campus 3
27 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 1
27 New Mexico State University - Grants 1

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