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2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

8 Schools Ranked
$7,549 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,848 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in New Mexico to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching 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

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
270 Total Awards
$7,906 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,079 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of New Mexico - Main Campus the most popular school in New Mexico for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 270 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM is $7,906. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,243. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
114 Total Awards
$6,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,905 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico Highlands University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at New Mexico Highlands University is $6,876. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,532. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from New Mexico Highlands University accumulate an average of $21,905 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since New Mexico Highlands University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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74 Total Awards
$7,301 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,972 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the fairly large public school handed out 74 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Main Campus is $7,301. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,972 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMSU Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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57 Total Awards
$6,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,944 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. ENMU - Main Campus is located in Portales, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $6,528 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Main Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,568. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ENMU - Main Campus accumulate an average of $21,944 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at ENMU - Main Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus Report

#5

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
23 Total Awards
$6,557 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,049 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western New Mexico University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in New Mexico. Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,557 in tuition and fees if they attend Western New Mexico University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,540. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,049 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Online courses are available at Western New Mexico University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western New Mexico University Report

#6

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, New Mexico
21 Total Awards
$4,952 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Northern New Mexico College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Espanola, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,952 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern New Mexico College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,676. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Northern New Mexico College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northern New Mexico College Report

#7

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
12 Total Awards
$16,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,052 Avg Student Debt

University of the Southwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and it awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at USW is $16,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,052 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out USW. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full University of the Southwest Report

#8

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
$4,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Navajo Technical University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking.

Navajo Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,070. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Navajo Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Navajo Technical University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 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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