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2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico

14 Schools Ranked
$2,455 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,167 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in New Mexico to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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:

7 Total Awards
$1,932 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,983 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus the most popular school in New Mexico for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,932 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Gallup full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,708. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UNM Gallup accumulate an average of $16,983 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

UNM Gallup does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, New Mexico
6 Total Awards
$1,442 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Luna Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the very small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,442 in tuition and fees if they attend Luna Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $2,714. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Luna Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, New Mexico
5 Total Awards
$1,920 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico Junior College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 5 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at New Mexico Junior College is $1,920. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,280. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

New Mexico Junior College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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5 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. ENMU - Roswell Campus is located in Roswell, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Roswell Campus is $2,424. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,616. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ENMU - Roswell Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
5 Total Awards
$2,160 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate 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 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NMSU Dona Ana. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,664. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

NMSU Dona Ana does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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4 Total Awards
$2,280 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. NMSU Grants is a public institution located in Grants, New Mexico. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Grants is $2,280. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,104. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

NMSU Grants does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, New Mexico
3 Total Awards
$4,070 Average Tuition & Fees

Navajo Technical University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate teaching programs. Navajo Tech is a public institution located in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,070 to cover tuition and fees at Navajo Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Navajo Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
$1,684 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,711 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNM. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,540. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $14,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CNM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$1,878 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,983 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico list.

In-state students pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Valencia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,130. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,983 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UNM Valencia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
$1,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,983 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico list.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Taos full time pay an average of $1,872 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,752. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,983 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM Taos does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
$1,618 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,660 Avg Student Debt

San Juan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $1,618 in tuition and fees if they attend SJC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,546. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,660 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at SJC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,076 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,983 Avg Student Debt

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Mexico ranking.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM Los Alamos full time pay an average of $2,076 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,568. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UNM Los Alamos accumulate an average of $16,983 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNM Los Alamos. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
$6,557 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Western New Mexico University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western New Mexico University is $6,557. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,540.

Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Western New Mexico University Report

#8

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

SIPI is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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