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New Mexico Teaching Colleges

27 Colleges
$13,633 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$19,161 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

New Mexico ranked #37 in the nation for teaching degrees handed out in 2021. Around 1,831 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $3,408 per year to get their degree at a college in New Mexico, while out of state students will pay an average of $7,966 per year.

An estimated 15% of college students in New Mexico take out loans, with the average loan amount being $4,790 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$8,076 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of New Mexico - Main Campus is 22,311, of which 16,209 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,124 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNM is 4.6 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,566 a year. UNM has a 2.6% 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 UNM is $34,861.

#2

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$7,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,699 undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University, of which 1,134 are full-time, and there are 2,777 students altogether. For undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

20% of New Mexico Highlands University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,622 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,554 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,543 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,575 undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus, of which 9,466 are full-time, and there are 14,227 students altogether. For undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

31% of NMSU Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,227 a year. NMSU Main Campus has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,836 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,738 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,266 students at ENMU - Main Campus in total, 3,927 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,222 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

About 33% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

16% of ENMU - Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,642 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,638 during the early-career years.

#5

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 370 undergraduates at USW, of which 300 are full-time, and there are 904 students altogether. For undergraduates at USW, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

62% of USW students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,891 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,419 during the early-career years.

#6

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,858 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,260 full-time undergraduates at CNM, and 21,398 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

8% of CNM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,706 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,294 during the early-career years.

#7

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$7,657 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,874 undergraduates at Western New Mexico University, of which 1,039 are full-time, and there are 2,896 students altogether. It takes the average Western New Mexico University undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 41% of students at Western New Mexico University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,030 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,688 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$5,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northern New Mexico College is 1,234, which includes 554 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Northern New Mexico College, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

1% of Northern New Mexico College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,402 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Northern New Mexico College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,406 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,238 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

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 19 to 1.

18% of NMSU Dona Ana students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $2,168 a year. NMSU Dona Ana has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NMSU Dona Ana with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,836 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,736 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Clovis Community College is 2,321, which includes 689 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Clovis Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,768 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Clovis Community College is $28,187.

#11

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,505 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,459 students at SFCC in total, 759 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,969 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from SFCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,829 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,714 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

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

5% of SJC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,626 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SJC is $27,603.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,646 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,174 students at UNM Gallup in total, 629 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,444 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNM Gallup is $34,861.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 1,686, of which 1,229 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,103 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at New Mexico Tech is 4.6 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 60% of accepted students are men, and 40% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at New Mexico Tech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,310 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,943 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,424 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,698 students at ENMU - Roswell Campus in total, 724 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

1% of ENMU - Roswell Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,811 a year. ENMU - Roswell Campus has a 3.0% 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 ENMU - Roswell Campus is $31,638.

Public Public vs. Private
$1,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 330 full-time undergraduates at UNM Valencia, and 1,435 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 33 to 1.

Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,950 a year. UNM Valencia has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNM Valencia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,861 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,538 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 253 full-time undergraduates at Luna Community College, and 720 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

5% of Luna Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,741 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Luna Community College is $25,253.

#18

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,402 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 5 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,098 during the early-career years.

#18

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

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

Roughly 9% of students at Mesalands Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,750 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mesalands Community College is $23,894.

#20

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 941 students at NMSU Alamogordo in total, 235 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,648 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NMSU Alamogordo is $30,836.

#21

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$2,004 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,046 students at UNM Taos in total, 164 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at UNM Taos take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,453 a year. UNM Taos has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNM Taos with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,861 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,968 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 269 full-time undergraduates at NMSU Carlsbad, and 1,203 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 2% of students at NMSU Carlsbad take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,083 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NMSU Carlsbad is $30,836.

#23

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private

There are 301 full-time undergraduates at SIPI, and 450 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,093 during the early-career years.

#24

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, New Mexico
Public Public vs. Private
$1,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at New Mexico Junior College is 1,406, which includes 735 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $2,868 a year. New Mexico Junior College has a 3.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,794 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at New Mexico State University - Grants is 622, which includes 116 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6% of NMSU Grants students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,513 a year. NMSU Grants has a 3.9% 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 NMSU Grants is $30,836.

Other New Mexico Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus 0
26 Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus 0

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