Trade schools in New Mexico
Browse 31 trade and technical schools in New Mexico, with campuses in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Clovis, and Gallup and more. The most common programs here are police academy & criminal justice, nursing assistant (CNA), welding, and cosmetology.
- Schools
- 31
- Public colleges
- 19
- Programs offered
- 42
- Cities
- 5
24 schools
School results
Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute
Albuquerque, NM · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
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Brookline College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
Carrington College - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
Ruidoso, NM · Public
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- +5
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +15
Glitz School of Cosmetology - Santa Fe Campus
Santa Fe, NM · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
- +1
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · Private
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- +6
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +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-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
Programs in New Mexico
- Criminal justice programs (15)
- CNA classes (14)
- Welding schools (14)
- Cosmetology schools (13)
- EMT and paramedic schools (13)
- Auto mechanic schools (12)
- Medical assistant schools (10)
- Barber schools (10)
- Construction schools (10)
- Phlebotomy classes (9)
- Esthetician schools (8)
- LPN programs (8)
- Drafting schools (8)
- Fire science programs (8)
- Industrial maintenance schools (8)
- Dental assistant schools (7)
- Culinary schools (7)
- Nail tech schools (6)
- Medical billing and coding schools (6)
- IT schools (6)
- Respiratory therapy schools (6)
- Pharmacy technician schools (5)
- Carpentry schools (5)
- HVAC schools (5)
- Radiology tech schools (5)
- Massage therapy schools (4)
- Baking and pastry schools (4)
- Electrician schools (4)
- Plumbing schools (4)
- PTA programs (4)
- Vet tech schools (4)
- CDL schools (4)
- Electronics technician schools (3)
- Surgical tech schools (3)
- Dental hygiene schools (3)
- Aviation maintenance schools (2)
- Diesel mechanic schools (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- OTA programs (2)
- Auto body schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Albuquerque (11)
- Las Cruces (3)
- Santa Fe (4)
- Los Lunas (11)
- Los Alamos (4)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in New Mexico?
We list 31 trade and technical schools in New Mexico: 19 public colleges and 12 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in New Mexico?
Police academy & criminal justice (15 schools), Nursing assistant (CNA) (14 schools), Welding (14 schools), Cosmetology (13 schools), EMT & paramedic (13 schools), and Automotive technician (12 schools).
Does New Mexico have community college trade programs?
Yes. 19 public colleges in New Mexico offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade 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.