Medical assistant schools in New Mexico

Looking for medical assistant schools in New Mexico? There are 10, including 7 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Medical assistants in New Mexico earn a median $39,230 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
10
Public colleges
7
Median pay in NM
$39,230
Cities with schools
2

10 medical assistant schools

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  1. Brookline College-Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding

  2. Carrington College - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  3. Central New Mexico Community College

    Albuquerque, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

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  5. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

    Roswell, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  6. New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

    Las Cruces, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  7. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

    Alamogordo, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +3

  8. Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +6

  9. Santa Fe Community College

    Santa Fe, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +18

  10. Southeast New Mexico College

    Carlsbad, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • Phlebotomy
    • +3

  11. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

    Los Lunas, NM · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Automotive technician
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +5

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What medical assistants earn in New Mexico

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical assistant salary in New MexicoHow to become a medical assistant

Median pay
$39,230
$18.86 an hour
Typical range
$34,600–$47,850
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NM
5,400
Job growth, 2025–35
+12.9%
109,700 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 medical assistant schools are in New Mexico?

We list 10 schools in New Mexico with medical assistant programs: 7 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Roswell, Las Cruces, and Alamogordo.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in New Mexico?

Yes. 7 public colleges in New Mexico offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical assistant school cost in New Mexico?

Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,645 to $49,030. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical assistants make in New Mexico?

The median pay for medical assistants in New Mexico is $39,230 a year, and most earn between $34,600 and $47,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant 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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