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2023 Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico

29 Schools Ranked
$38,658 Average Earnings
$21,739 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in New Mexico to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
929 Total Awards
$30,582 Average Earnings
$13,850 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for business students working on their degree. Central New Mexico Community College is a fairly large public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 929 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,850 in student loans.After graduating from CNM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,582 during the early years of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
863 Total Awards
$45,271 Average Earnings
$21,068 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 29 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNM is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 863 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,068 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UNM graduates make an average of $45,271 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

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526 Total Awards
$36,973 Average Earnings
$21,682 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico list. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 526 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $21,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NMSU Main Campus graduates make an average of $36,973 annually. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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169 Total Awards
$41,884 Average Earnings
$19,483 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a great place for business students. ENMU - Main Campus is a public institution located in Portales, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 169 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,483 in student loans. During the early years of their career, ENMU - Main Campus graduates make an average of $41,884 annually. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
161 Total Awards
$31,467 Average Earnings
$16,687 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico list. NMSU Dona Ana is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 161 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,687 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from NMSU Dona Ana, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,467 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
120 Total Awards
$37,927 Average Earnings
$21,905 Avg Student Debt

New Mexico Highlands University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 120 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from New Mexico Highlands University accumulate an average of $21,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from New Mexico Highlands University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,927 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#7

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
75 Total Awards
$51,426 Average Earnings
$28,066 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Western New Mexico University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Western New Mexico University is a small public school situated in Silver City, New Mexico. It awarded 75 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Western New Mexico University accumulate an average of $28,066 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Western New Mexico University graduates make an average of $51,426 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

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#8

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
72 Total Awards
$36,738 Average Earnings
$16,058 Avg Student Debt

San Juan College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico list. SJC is a medium-sized public school situated in Farmington, New Mexico. It awarded 72 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from SJC accumulate an average of $16,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SJC graduates make an average of $36,738 annually. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
58 Total Awards
$42,227 Average Earnings
$25,052 Avg Student Debt

University of the Southwest came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 58 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from USW accumulate an average of $25,052 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, USW graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,227 during the early year of their career. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, New Mexico
48 Total Awards
$22,511 Avg Student Debt

Northern New Mexico College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Espanola, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 48 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
41 Total Awards
$40,512 Average Earnings
$19,196 Avg Student Debt

Santa Fe Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. SFCC is a small public school situated in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It awarded 41 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from SFCC accumulate an average of $19,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from SFCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,512 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

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35 Total Awards
$29,262 Average Earnings
$12,101 Avg Student Debt

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a public institution located in Roswell, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from ENMU - Roswell Campus accumulate an average of $12,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, ENMU - Roswell Campus graduates make an average of $29,262 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
29 Total Awards
$48,236 Average Earnings
$13,362 Avg Student Debt

Clovis Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico list. This small public school is located in Clovis, New Mexico, and it awarded 29 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,362 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Clovis Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,236 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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#14

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, New Mexico
18 Total Awards
$43,137 Average Earnings
$12,285 Avg Student Debt

New Mexico Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 18 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,285 in student loans.After graduating from New Mexico Junior College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,137 during the early years of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
17 Total Awards

Navajo Technical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 17 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#16

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
16 Total Awards
$31,288 Average Earnings
$16,036 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, New Mexico State University - Carlsbad did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. NMSU Carlsbad is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from NMSU Carlsbad accumulate an average of $16,036 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NMSU Carlsbad graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,288 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

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16 Total Awards
$30,476 Average Earnings
$16,013 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. UNM Gallup is a small public school situated in Gallup, New Mexico. It awarded 16 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UNM Gallup accumulate an average of $16,013 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UNM Gallup graduates make an average of $30,476 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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#18

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico
15 Total Awards
$19,219 Average Earnings

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the very small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, SIPI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $19,219 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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11 Total Awards
$20,768 Average Earnings
$15,551 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This very small public school is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UNM Los Alamos accumulate an average of $15,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UNM Los Alamos graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $20,768 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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#19

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico
11 Total Awards
$27,103 Average Earnings
$13,714 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, New Mexico State University - Alamogordo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. NMSU Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,714 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NMSU Alamogordo graduates make an average of $27,103 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#21

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, New Mexico
7 Total Awards
$18,049 Avg Student Debt

Luna Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list. Luna Community College is a very small public school situated in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It awarded 7 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Luna Community College accumulate an average of $18,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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7 Total Awards
$28,018 Average Earnings
$14,368 Avg Student Debt

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This very small public school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 7 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,368 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Institute of American Indian Arts, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,018 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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6 Total Awards
$13,944 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Ruidoso, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,944 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, New Mexico
5 Total Awards
$5,628 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Mesalands Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the very small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $5,628 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

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#25

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
4 Total Awards
$30,476 Average Earnings
$16,013 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in New Mexico ranking. UNM Taos is located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from UNM Taos accumulate an average of $16,013 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UNM Taos graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,476 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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