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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico

18 Schools Ranked
$2,410 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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.

The Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in New Mexico to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare 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
540 Total Awards
$1,684 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 540 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend CNM full time pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,540. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Online courses are available at CNM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
240 Total Awards
$1,616 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Clovis Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Clovis, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 240 students in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend Clovis Community College full time pay an average of $1,616 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,984. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Clovis Community 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico
119 Total Awards
$1,618 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Juan College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. This medium-sized public school is located in Farmington, New Mexico, and it awarded 119 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SJC is $1,618. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,546. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
102 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. PMI Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 102 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
88 Total Awards
$2,505 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Santa Fe Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 88 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFCC is $2,505. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,995. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SFCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico
65 Total Awards

Brookline College - Albuquerque landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 65 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Brookline College - Albuquerque is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#7

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

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

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the medium-sized public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Dona Ana full time pay an average of $2,160 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,664. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NMSU Dona Ana. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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33 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico list. New Mexico State University - Alamogordo is a very small public school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico that handed out 33 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Alamogordo full time pay an average of $2,424 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,376. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NMSU Alamogordo. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards
$1,932 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Gallup is $1,932. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,708. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNM Gallup. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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22 Total Awards
$2,424 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a small public school situated in Roswell, New Mexico. It awarded 22 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend ENMU - Roswell Campus full time pay an average of $2,424 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,616. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

ENMU - Roswell Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, New Mexico
11 Total Awards
$1,968 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Carlsbad did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. NMSU Carlsbad is a small public school situated in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Carlsbad full time pay an average of $1,968 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,008. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Carlsbad does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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10 Total Awards
$1,804 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. ENMU - Ruidoso Campus is a very small public school situated in Ruidoso, New Mexico. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Ruidoso Campus is $1,804. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $2,644. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

ENMU - Ruidoso Campus 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. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
8 Total Awards
$1,872 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Taos Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. UNM Taos is a small public school situated in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. It awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM Taos. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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8 Total Awards
$1,878 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, and it awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNM Valencia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,130. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNM Valencia does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
5 Total Awards
$7,906 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. This large public school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,906 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,243. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.

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$2,280 Average Tuition & Fees

New Mexico State University - Grants did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,280 in tuition and fees if they attend NMSU Grants full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,104.

One thing to take note of is that NMSU Grants does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,076 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in New Mexico list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,076 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Los Alamos full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,568.

Online courses are available at UNM Los Alamos, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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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