CNA classes in New Mexico
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in New Mexico? There are 14, including 14 public colleges. CNAs in New Mexico earn a median $39,390 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 14
- Public colleges
- 14
- Median pay in NM
- $39,390
14 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
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Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
Ruidoso, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- EMT & paramedic
- +5
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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +3
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +2
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +7
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Los Alamos, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +1
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- CDL & truck driving
- EMT & paramedic
- +3
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas, NM · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
What CNAs earn in New Mexico
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $39,390
- $18.94 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,110–$48,340
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NM
- 4,750
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.6%
- 196,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing assistant (CNA) schools are in New Mexico?
We list 14 schools in New Mexico with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 14 public colleges. Campuses are in Clovis, Gallup, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, and Albuquerque.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in New Mexico?
Yes. 14 public colleges in New Mexico offer nursing assistant (CNA). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nursing assistant (CNA) school cost in New Mexico?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $68 to $13,470. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CNAs make in New Mexico?
The median pay for CNAs in New Mexico is $39,390 a year, and most earn between $34,110 and $48,340, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in New Mexico?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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